Alianza Universidad de Huánuco is a Peruvian football club based in Huánuco, currently competing in Liga 1, the top division of Peruvian football. The club is a partnership between a local club and the university, playing its home matches at the Estadio Heraclio Tapia. Founded in 2006, the team wears a striking orange and blue kit. As a relatively new entity, the club rose rapidly through the Copa Perú system, reaching the professional leagues in a short time. Their key era began with promotion to Liga 1 in 2019, where they have since established themselves as a solid top-flight club, known for their organized play and strong home form in the high altitude of Huánuco. The modern squad is a balanced mix of experienced Peruvian league players and youthful energy, consistently aiming for a spot in the upper mid-table and potential continental qualification. The club has successfully built a passionate fanbase that packs the Heraclio Tapia, creating a formidable fortress. Alianza Universidad is a success story of modern Peruvian football, representing the interior of the country with distinction.