The only time Sporting Cristal won the Torneo Apertura was in 2003.
In the last match, they defeated Alianza Atlético 1-0 and celebrated their victory at the Estadio Nacional. The goal was scored by Alberto Rodríguez, who is currently part of the 'cervecero' team, along with Diego Penny and Renzo Sheput.
Now, 12 years later, Sporting Cristal has the path laid out for them.
Sporting Cristal only needs a draw against Universitario de Deportes to celebrate their victory at the Estadio Monumental.
The other team with chances of winning is Melgar, but they cannot do it this weekend.
They can only force an additional match against the celestes to determine the champion.
After the last match, Alianza Lima, Deportivo Municipal, and Real Garcilaso were eliminated with their draws.
Those teams opened the path for Sporting Cristal to have the first chance of winning the championship. It all depends on the rimenses.