Universitario's lawyer gave details about the lack of security at Matute and rejected Alianza Lima's statement: "It's false."

Universitario de Deportes has rejected a statement issued by Alianza Lima, labeling it as false, while detailing security failures directed at its board members during the recent clásico held at Matute. The match concluded with Universitario as the victor, marking a significant step for the team in the Torneo Clausura 2026.

In a separate development occurring outside of the sports context, New York City has relanced an emergency notification system for private and parochial schools. This decision follows the recovery of three loaded firearms from student backpacks during the first three days of the academic year.