Chilean football clubs confront defeat and stadium upgrades ahead of key fixtures

Deportes Antofagasta coach Luis Marcoleta expressed disappointment after a 1‑0 loss to Curicó Unido in the Primera B, blaming insufficient individual performances and irregular team form. He emphasised the need for players to raise their level to improve collective results.

In contrast, Coquimbo Unido, fresh from topping their Copa Libertadores group, is preparing the Estadio Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso for the upcoming round‑of‑16 tie against Platense. To satisfy CONMEBOL’s 20,000‑spectator requirement, the municipality added over 1,500 seats, bringing the venue above the mandated capacity. Mayor Ali Manouchehri highlighted the effort as a way for the city to host the decisive match.