Alianza Lima delivered a commanding performance on Monday night, sweeping aside Comerciantes Unidos 4-0 at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva—a result that reverberates through the Peruvian Primera División and reinforces Alianza’s ambitions in the Apertura campaign.

From the opening whistle, Alianza Lima asserted their dominance, dictating the tempo and pinning Comerciantes Unidos deep in their own half. The breakthrough came in the 33rd minute, when Pedro Aquino found space and coolly finished after a well-worked move, sending the home crowd into early celebration. That goal set the tone for a night where Alianza’s attacking firepower was on full display.

After the interval, Alianza only grew in confidence. Kevin Quevedo doubled the lead in the 59th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to slot the ball home and all but end Comerciantes Unidos’ hopes of a comeback. Just over fifteen minutes later, Gaspar Gentile put the result beyond doubt, finishing off a swift counterattack with a crisp effort in the 75th minute.

The highlight reel was far from finished. Barely three minutes after Gentile’s goal, Pablo Ceppelini added a fourth, capping off a flowing team move to send the stadium into raptures and underscore the gulf in quality between the two sides on the night. Alianza’s relentless attacking waves, combined with disciplined defending, left Comerciantes Unidos chasing shadows for much of the match.

The scoreline could have been even more lopsided, with Alianza creating several additional chances and dominating in most statistical categories, including possession and shots on target. Comerciantes Unidos, meanwhile, struggled to generate any meaningful offense, rarely threatening the Alianza goal and unable to match the home side’s intensity or tactical organization.

This comprehensive victory boosts Alianza Lima’s standing in the league table, moving them closer to the summit and sending a message to their Apertura rivals. For Comerciantes Unidos, the defeat is a stark reminder of the challenges they face in competing with Peru’s traditional powerhouses.

Key performers for Alianza included Aquino, whose opener set the rhythm; Quevedo, a constant menace down the flank; and Ceppelini, who orchestrated play and added a deserved goal to his tally. The night belonged to Alianza Lima—buoyed by their supporters and galvanized by a display that will linger in the memory as a statement of intent for the remainder of the season.

For the full highlights and match recap, several YouTube channels have posted comprehensive video breakdowns, capturing all four goals, fan celebrations, and tactical analysis—making it a must-watch for any Liga 1 follower.