Alejandro Villanueva Stadium

Alejandro Villanueva Stadium, located in Lima, Peru, is the home stadium of the Alianza Lima football club. It is newsworthy due to a recent incident that occurred on Friday, prior to a scheduled derby match between Alianza Lima and Universitario de Deportes. Hundreds of fans were attending a "flag-waving event" around the stadium when the incident occurred, resulting in one death and dozens of injuries. Initial reports suggested a possible structural collapse, but this has since been disputed. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the incident. The stadium's significance lies in its role as a major sporting venue in Peru and the tragic event has brought attention to safety concerns surrounding large gatherings at the stadium.