Alianza Lima suspend ex-Flamengo man, two others over abuse claim | OneFootball

Alianza Lima faces a severe institutional crisis following allegations of sexual abuse involving three of its main players: Miguel Trauco (formerly of Flamengo), Carlos Zambrano, and Sergio Peña, according to information from the outlet A24. The crime allegedly occurred in Montevideo, Uruguay, during the team's participation in the pre-season of the "Rio de la Plata Series 2026". The accusation was formalized in Argentina by a 22-year-old woman, who reported being assaulted at the hotel where the Peruvian delegation was staying.

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According to the victim's statement to the Argentine justice, she already knew Zambrano and accepted an invitation to go to the hotel after a dinner. At the location, Trauco and Peña allegedly entered the room, at which point the sexual assault occurred. The young woman explained that she did not report the case immediately in Uruguay due to being in shock and fear, opting to return to her home country to seek specialized medical and legal assistance.

The investigation is under the responsibility of a criminal court in Buenos Aires, which is expected to request international cooperation with Uruguayan authorities to advance the process. The complainant handed over clothes for forensic examination and underwent medical tests at Muñiz and San Isidro hospitals to support the accusation. The case is gaining continental attention, as the three involved are regular figures in the Peru national team and key players for the team led by Pablo Guede.

Alianza's Decision

As an immediate response to the scandal, the Alianza Lima board decided to indefinitely suspend the three athletes. They are prohibited from participating in any official club activities, including the "Noche Blanquiazul 2026", a traditional event for presenting the squad to fans. The club stated that it will cooperate with the authorities and awaits the outcome of the investigations before making definitive decisions regarding the players' contracts.

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