Miguel Rondelli highlights Melgar's hard-fought victory over UTC in Liga 1 2026: "At this stage of the championship, it's a valuable achievement."

Melgar secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against UTC in Cajamarca during the 13th fixture of the 2026 Liga 1 Clausura tournament. The win brought the Arequipa-based team's total to 25 points, keeping them actively in contention within the tournament.

Following the match, manager Miguel Rondelli emphasized the value of the result at this stage of the competition, noting that victories are crucial regardless of how difficult the match proves to be.