Tue May 27 22:00:00 UTC 2025: **Alianza Lima’s Copa Libertadores Hopes Dwindle, Sudamericana Spot on the Line**

**Asunción, Paraguay** – Alianza Lima’s journey in the Copa Libertadores 2025 has reached a critical juncture. After being eliminated from contention for the knockout stages following a 2-0 defeat to Talleres de Córdoba, the Peruvian side faced Club Libertad today, May 27th, at Estadio La Huerta, vying for a spot in the Copa Sudamericana 2025 playoffs.

Sao Paulo and Club Libertad have already secured their places in the Libertadores Round of 16 from Group D, leaving Alianza Lima and Talleres de Córdoba to battle for third place and a chance to continue their continental campaign in the Sudamericana.

Néstor Gorosito’s Alianza Lima needed a victory against Club Libertad in Asunción to keep their Sudamericana dreams alive. However, their fate was not entirely in their own hands. They also depended on Talleres de Córdoba failing to defeat Sao Paulo in Brazil. The two matches were played simultaneously, adding to the tension.

As the final group stage match concluded, the current standings are:

1. Sao Paulo / 14 puntos (+6 DG)
2. Club Libertad / 8 puntos (+1 DG)
3. Alianza Lima / 5 puntos (-4 DG)
4. Talleres de Córdoba / 4 puntos (-3 DG)

Fans across Peru were hoping Alianza Lima could pull off another international feat and secure their place in the Sudamericana playoffs.

The draw for the Round of 16 of both the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana will take place on Monday, June 2nd, in Luque, Paraguay. The event will be broadcast on ESPN and Disney Plus.

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