San Marcos de Arica faces losses and administrative scrutiny

San Marcos de Arica continues its difficult run in the 2026 Liga de Ascenso following a 2-1 defeat against Unión Española at the Santa Laura stadium. The loss marks the team's fourth consecutive match without a victory, leaving them in sixth place with 30 points. Despite an early equalizer from Andrés Barboza in the seventh minute, a goal by Felipe Massri in the 34th minute secured the win for the hosts.

Parallel to their on-field struggles, San Marcos de Arica is facing scrutiny regarding alleged administrative irregularities. Reports indicate that Rangers de Talca is seeking to challenge the club through administrative channels, potentially impacting the league standings. While San Marcos reportedly claims these issues were resolved in December, the situation remains under observation as the league awaits official updates from the ANFP.