Chilean football: Copa de la Liga final and league developments

Coquimbo Unido and O’Higgins are set to face each other this Saturday, November 14, at the Estadio Santa Laura to determine the first champion of the Copa de la Liga. The winner will secure the Chile 3 spot for the 2027 Copa Libertadores and a place in next year’s Supercopa. The match has faced several postponements due to weather conditions in central Chile.

In other league news, Universidad de Concepción secured a 3-2 victory against O’Higgins, moving to 15th place and entering the fight to avoid relegation. Meanwhile, Colo Colo has officially secured its 35th national title following a 2-1 win over Ñublense. As a result, Universidad de Chile has been eliminated from the title race and is now focusing on securing a second-place finish for a Copa Libertadores spot.

In the second division, Deportes Linares is fighting for the lead in the promotion playoffs, with a crucial match against Colchagua scheduled for Saturday.