A tense argument between Álex Valera and Esteban Pavez sparked a brawl in the Alianza Lima vs Universitario match during the 2026 Clausura Tournament.

During the Torneo Clausura 2026 match between Alianza Lima and Universitario at Matute, a tense on-field argument broke out between players Álex Valera and Esteban Pavez, which escalated into a broader brawl.

At the time of the altercation, Universitario de Deportes was controlling the match and leading the scoreboard thanks to a goal scored by Valera, highlighting the intense rivalry typical of this classic fixture.