The 12th date of the 2023 Apertura Tournament of the Liga 1 continues to provide emotions this weekend. Alianza Lima secured the top spot in the championship after beating Cantolao 3-0, Sporting Cristal missed the opportunity to chase the 'íntimos' with a 1-1 draw against Sport Boys, and Universitario de Deportes came from behind to win 2-1 in their visit against Deportivo Municipal, consolidating themselves as the only team that is close behind the blanquiazules. Review how the standings moved during the matchday.
Standings
| TEAMS | MP | POINTS |
| 1. Alianza Lima | 10 | 24 |
| 2. Universitario | 11 | 22 |
| 3. Cusco FC | 11 | 20 |
| 4. Sporting Cristal | 9 | 17 |
| 5. César Vallejo | 9 | 17 |
| 6. Mannucci | 10 | 17 |
| 7. Deportivo Garcilaso | 10 | 15 |
| 8. Alianza Atlético | 9 | 14 |
| 9. Sport Huancayo | 10 | 14 |
| 10. Deportivo Municipal | 10 | 14 |
| 11. UTC | 10 | 13 |
| 12. Unión Comercio | 10 | 13 |
| 13. Atlético Grau | 10 | 12 |
| 14. ADT | 10 | 12 |
| 15. Cienciano | 9 | 12 |
| 16. Sport Boys | 10 | 8 |
| 17. FBC Melgar | 9 | 7 |
| 18. Binacional | 9 | 5 |
| 19. Cantolao | 10 | 3 |
Schedule for the 12th date of the Apertura Tournament - Liga 1 2023
Friday 14
- Sporting Cristal 1-1 Sport Boys
- Melgar 1-0 Cienciano
Saturday 15
- Atlético Grau 1-1 César Vallejo
- Alianza Lima 3-0 Cantolao
Sunday 16
- Deportivo Garcilaso 2-2 UTC
- ADT 0-2 Cusco FC | 15.30 | Liga 1 MAX
- Deportivo Municipal 1-2 Universitario | 16.00 | GOLPerú
- Binacional 5-3 Sport Huancayo | 18.00 | Liga 1 MAX
- Carlos A. Mannucci 1-0 Alianza Atlético | 19.00 | GOLPerú