Sun Apr 13 23:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Melgar Suffers Key Losses Ahead of Crucial Match Against Universitario

**Arequipa, Peru** – F.C. Melgar will face Universitario de Deportes in a crucial Liga 1 Apertura match this weekend significantly weakened by suspensions handed down by the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) Disciplinary Committee.

Already without coach Fabián Bustos, Melgar will also be without key defender Horacio Orzán for the match. The suspensions stem from incidents during Melgar’s sixth-round victory against Ayacucho FC. The committee cited disrespectful behavior towards referee Diego Haro, resulting in a four-match ban for Orzán and an eight-match ban for Melgar’s assistant coach, Diego Ospina. While both may appeal, their absence from the match against Universitario is confirmed.

The loss of Orzán is a severe blow to Melgar, who are currently battling Universitario for top spot in the league. Coach Néstor Lorenzo Ribonetto will now have to find a replacement for the versatile defender, who has recently played as a central defender. The match promises to be a highly anticipated clash, with both teams vying for victory.

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