Universidad de Chile defeats Huachipato to secure sole runner‑up spot

Universidad de Chile beat Huachipato 2–0 at the Estadio Nacional, moving to second place in the Liga de Primera and becoming the only team trailing champions Colo Colo. Eduardo Vargas opened the scoring in the 54th minute with a spectacular bicycle‑kick, assisted by Lucas Assadi, who later set up Marcelo Morales for the second goal in the 66th minute. Huachipato were reduced to ten men after Maximiliano Rodríguez received a straight red card early in the second half, limiting their chances. The win lifted Universidad de Chile to 30 points, securing the sub‑leader position. Coach Fernando Gago praised the performance, highlighting the team's identity, the effective use of the numerical advantage, and the contributions of Assadi and Morales. The victory also ensured the club remains the sole “escolta” of Colo Colo in the league standings.