Club Alianza Lima is an institution of Peruvian football, competing at the top level in Liga 1 and based in the capital city of Lima. The club's historic home is the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, affectionately known as Matute, a cauldron of noise and passion. Founded in 1901 by a group of young friends from the La Victoria district, Alianza Lima's iconic blue and white stripes are a symbol of working-class pride and identity. The club's history is decorated with domestic titles, but its most legendary era was in the late 1970s with the "Alianza de la Victoria" team that captivated the nation with its stylish play. The modern era has seen the club endure tragedy and triumph, recently reclaiming the Peruvian championship and re-establishing itself as a dominant force, led by a new generation of stars. The fan base, known as "La Blanquiazul" or "El Intimo," is famously passionate and unwavering, creating one of the most intense derby atmospheres in the Americas against Universitario. Alianza Lima is more than a club; it is a fundamental pillar of Peruvian culture and footballing history.