Alianza Lima edged past Comerciantes Unidos 2-1 in a Peruvian Liga 1 fixture on February 9, 2026. The victory at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in Lima allowed the historic club to secure three important points in their pursuit of the championship. Alianza Lima established control early, scoring twice in the first half to seemingly put the game to bed. However, Comerciantes Unidos showed resilience, pulling a goal back in the second half to create a nervy finish. The home side managed to see out the match, relying on their experience and defensive solidity in the closing stages. This head-to-head result kept Alianza Lima near the top of the league table, while Comerciantes Unidos's brave effort yielded no points. The Alianza manager expressed satisfaction with the win but concern over his team's inability to kill the game off earlier.