Alianza Lima and César Vallejo played to a scoreless draw in the opening match of Group A in the 2026 League Cup. The game, a key fixture in the early stages of the Peruvian cup tournament, took place in Trujillo, with Alianza Lima playing as the away team. Neither side could break the deadlock despite efforts throughout the match. This result marks the start of the competition for both teams, known locally as ‘íntimo’ and ‘poetas’ respectively. The match represents the first of several group stage games that will determine qualification for the later rounds. Further details of the match’s progression were provided via live updates. The tie leaves both teams with one point in the group standings.