Ñublense clinches 2-1 semifinal win over O'Higgins in Copa de la Liga

Ñublense defeated O'Higgins 2-1 in the first leg of the Copa de la Liga semifinals at the Nelson Oyarzún Arenas stadium in Chillán. Pablo Calderón opened the scoring in the 25th minute, Bastián Yáñez equalised for O'Higgins in the 38th, and Ignacio Jeraldino secured the victory with a late goal in added time (90+5/6). The match was played under heavy rain, and the win gives Ñublense a narrow advantage heading into the second leg on Sunday at the Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, where the finalist will be decided and a Copa Libertadores 2027 spot awarded.

In the parallel semifinal, Coquimbo Unido earned a 1-0 first‑leg lead over Unión La Calera thanks to a goal by Luis Riveros, setting up another decisive return match on Sunday. Both ties will determine the two clubs that contest the Copa de la Liga final.

Jeraldino praised his team's performance, noting the importance of securing the advantage at home while maintaining the same tactical approach for the upcoming return leg.