Cienciano and Montevideo City Torque open their Copa Sudamericana quarterfinal series at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 local time (Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) / 21:30 UTC on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The opening leg of this international tie brings continental competition to the high altitude of the Ciudad Imperial as both clubs chase a spot in the tournament semifinals.
According to reports from América Deportes, the match will be broadcast live across South America via DGO and Paramount+.
Confirmed Lineups for the Quarterfinal First Leg
Both coaching staffs have named their starting XIs for this opening round encounter. According to América Deportes, Cienciano lines up with Ítalo Espinoza in goal, backed by a defensive unit featuring Kevin Becerra, Macimiliano Amondarain, Daniel Martinich, and Carlos Cabello. In midfield, the hosts deploy Santiago Arias, Ademar Robles, and Cristian Souza, while the attacking trident consists of Neri Bandiera, Alejandro Hohberg, and center forward Carlos Garcés.
Montevideo City Torque responds with Franco Torgnascioli starting between the posts. The Uruguayan side’s backline features Brian Gutiérrez, Kevin Silva, Facundo Silvera, and Gary Kagelmacher. Midfield responsibilities fall to Gonzalo Montes, Franci Pizzichillo, and Pablo Siles, while Esteban Obregón, Eduardo Agüero, and Salomón Rodríguez lead the visiting attack.
Recent Form and Path to the Quarterfinals
Cienciano enters this stage of the tournament carrying significant momentum from the previous round. The Peruvian side advanced after eliminating Botafogo with a historic 6-1 victory at the Estadio Garcilaso de la Vega, followed by a domestic 2-5 away win over FC Cajamarca in Liga 1 action, as reported by América Deportes.
On the opposing side, Montevideo City Torque arrives in Cusco riding a three-match winning streak across continental and domestic play. The Uruguayan club secured its place in the quarterfinals by defeating Argentina’s Tigre in both legs of the Round of 16.
Schedule and Broadcast Details
The fixture times vary by region across South America and North America. Kickoff is set for 18:30 in Mexico; 19:30 in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador; 20:30 in Chile, Bolivia, and Venezuela; and 21:30 in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil. International viewers can stream the match through DGO and Paramount+.
Following this opening fixture in Peru, both squads will turn their focus toward the return leg in Montevideo, where the semifinalist of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana will be decided.
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