Overview
- Coming on after halftime against Melgar, he scored three in under 15 minutes, including a long-range strike and a stoppage-time free kick past Carlos Cáceda.
- He leads Liga 1 with six goals through four rounds, as Franco Torres matched the week’s fireworks with a separate hat-trick for Los Chankas.
- Prominent commentator Pedro García criticized Alianza Lima for parting with Barcos, calling the exit “indigna” and saying he never should have left Matute.
- FC Cajamarca coach Carlos Silvestri defended Barcos’ role, highlighting his commitment and describing him as a positive leader on and off the field.
- Analyst Diego Rebagliati, speaking speculatively, said Peru national-team players may have discouraged a Sporting Cristal move by warning Yoshimar Yotún about his captaincy.