Overview
- Vélez Sarsfield beat Boca Juniors 2-1 with a rapid Matías Pellegrini double from Diego Valdés assists to lead Zona A, as Boca coach Claudio Úbeda acknowledged he is concerned about his team's form.
- Huracán won the neighborhood clásico 1-0 through Jordy Caicedo, after a pre-match incident in which a home supporter tried to strike San Lorenzo forward Diego Herazo from the stands was caught on video.
- Alianza Lima edged Comerciantes Unidos 2-1 after a multi‑minute VAR outage at Matute, with the match decided by a late Paolo Guerrero penalty awarded following a video review once the system was restored.
- Melgar defeated Sporting Cristal 2-1, and club administrator Ricardo Bettocchi said players would not grant interviews until broadcast partner 1190 Sports settles outstanding payments.
- Elsewhere, Universitario drew 1-1 at Cusco on a late VAR-reviewed handball, Pumas surrendered a 2-1 lead to draw 2-2 with Atlas as coach Efraín Juárez faces board evaluation, and Instituto’s winless run reached four with interim staff urging a response.