Copa Chile round of 16 features key matchups and squad updates

The Copa Chile round of 16 is underway with several key matchups across Chile. In the opening leg, Coquimbo Unido secured a 2-1 away victory against Cobreloa in Calama. After Sebastián Cabrera opened the scoring for Cobreloa, Camilo Orellana equalized, but 17-year-old Ythans Blanco scored the decisive goal in the 87th minute for Coquimbo Unido.

Other notable fixtures include the regional clash between Deportes Iquique and Deportes Antofagasta, with an expected attendance of 6,000 at the Tierra de Campeones stadium. Meanwhile, Universidad de Chile prepares to face Everton in Viña del Mar, with a permitted capacity of 9,700 spectators.

Colo Colo faces Audax Italiano in a series that will be played at the Estadio Nacional due to squad absences. The club is managing several injuries and international call-ups, though captain Fernando de Paul is set to return to the squad after a five-month absence. Additionally, Universidad Católica is dealing with a growing injury list, including defender Bernardo Cerezo, ahead of their upcoming match.