Nacional and Alianza Lima played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the 2025 Copa Libertadores First Phase, leaving everything to be decided in the return leg.

The match’s opening goal came early, as Gustavo Caballero found the net in the 7th minute, capitalizing on an assist from Orlando Gaona. However, Hernán Barcos salvaged a late draw for Alianza Lima, converting a penalty in the 90+9'.

The game also saw a setback for Paolo Guerrero, who was forced off in the 70th minute due to injury. The decisive second leg will take place on February 12 at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva.