Sporting Cristal secured a comfortable 3-1 home victory over Alianza Atletico Sullana in the Peruvian Liga 1 on March 8, 2026. The Sky Blues delivered a dominant performance at the Estadio Alberto Gallardo, showcasing their attacking quality to overcome their opponents. Cristal took control early, scoring twice in the first half to establish a commanding lead. Alianza Atletico managed to pull a goal back after the break, offering a brief moment of hope, but Cristal quickly extinguished any thoughts of a comeback by adding a decisive third goal. The match result solidifies Sporting Cristal's position at the top end of the Liga 1 table, demonstrating their title credentials. For Alianza Atletico, the defeat is a setback in their campaign, highlighting the defensive difficulties they face when playing away against the league's elite teams.