Cobreloa maintains Primera B lead after Magallanes draw; Aucas reaches Copa Ecuador quarterfinals

In Chilean football, Cobreloa remains the leader of Primera B following a 2-2 draw against Magallanes. Despite the result, Cobreloa holds 35 points, maintaining a narrow lead over Santiago Wanderers, who have a pending match and currently sit at 33 points.

The match against Magallanes featured a comeback for the visitors, aided by a goal from Tomás Aránguiz. Magallanes currently occupies sixth place in the standings with 29 points.

In Ecuador, SD Aucas has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa Ecuador after defeating CD La Unión in a penalty shootout. Following a 1-1 draw in regulation time, fueled by a late equalizer from Andrés Mena, Aucas secured their spot with a 4-3 victory on penalties. This victory sets up a ‘Superclásico quiteño’ against Liga de Quito in the next round, scheduled for the week of August 24.