Ñublense eliminates Rangers de Talca in Copa Chile 2026 group stage

Ñublense defeated Rangers de Talca 1‑0 at the Estadio Bicentenario Nelson Oyarzún in Chillán to secure the top spot in Group F of the Copa Chile 2026. Bastián Muñoz scored the only goal in stoppage time (90+1′), breaking a dead‑lock that had persisted throughout the match.

Rangers, coached by Ivo Basay, needed a win to stay in contention for the round of 16. Their goalkeeper Cristian Campestrini kept the team in the game by saving a penalty taken by Esteban Calderón after a handball by Sebastián Silva. Despite the save, Rangers finished the group with six points and were eliminated, while Ñublense advanced with 13 points.