Alianza Lima

Alianza Lima is a Peruvian football club based in Lima, Peru. They are currently newsworthy due to a tragic incident that occurred at their home stadium, the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, on Friday. Hundreds of fans were attending a pre-match event, a "flag-waving event", in anticipation of a derby match against Universitario de Deportes. During the event, a still-unclear incident resulted in at least one death and dozens of injuries, with initial reports suggesting a possible human avalanche. Peruvian authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, with initial reports of structural collapse being disputed. The event has cast a shadow over the upcoming derby and raised concerns about safety measures at the stadium.