Liga 1
Liga 1 is the top professional football division in Peru, rebranded as Liga 1 in 2019 after merging the Primera División with other top-tier competitions. The league features clubs with long-standing rivalries and a rich history, and it serves as the main route to continental competition in South America.
⚡ Attacking, fast-paced play with strong wing play and quick transitions.
📌 Notable Facts
- Rebranded as Liga 1 in 2019; the top-tier Peruvian league for professional football clubs.
- Produces clubs that regularly compete in the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
- Famous rivalries exist between Universitario de Deportes and Alianza Lima, with fans known for fervent support.
📊 League Table
| # | Tim | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 17 | 3 | 3 | +26 | 54 | |
| 2 | 24 | 16 | 3 | 5 | +23 | 51 | |
| 3 | 23 | 16 | 2 | 5 | +19 | 50 | |
| 4 | 24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | +19 | 44 | |
| 5 | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 | +11 | 39 | |
| 6 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | +8 | 38 | |
| 7 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | +4 | 38 | |
| 8 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | +3 | 36 | |
| 9 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | -1 | 33 | |
| 10 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | +2 | 31 | |
| 11 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 30 | |
| 12 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | -11 | 26 | |
| 13 | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | -5 | 23 | |
| 14 | 24 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -15 | 20 | |
| 15 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 14 | -19 | 19 | |
| 16 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -23 | 18 | |
| 17 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 13 | -19 | 16 | |
| 18 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 15 | -22 | 16 |
Champions / European Qualification
Relegation Zone
Liga 1
Liga 1, Peru’s top-flight football league, delivers fast, attack-first action from the opening whistle to the final whistle. The level is the pinnacle of Peruvian football, featuring teams that compete in an Apertura and Clausura format within a single season, with playoffs sometimes used to crown the national champion and determine Libertadores and Sudamericana spots. The season typically runs from February through December, with derbies and decisive matches that keep fans on edge. Notable clubs include Universitario de Deportes, Alianza Lima, Sporting Cristal, and Melgar, each with a rich history and passionate fanbases. The format has evolved, but the goal remains the same: win league titles, earn points, and secure continental berths. Fans follow Liga 1 for the drama, tactical battles, and the pursuit of glory. The league showcases Peru’s attacking talent and wing play, with emerging stars and veteran speed and skill lighting up the wings and speeding up transitions.
