Universidad de Chile's Copa Chile clash and fan ban ignite controversy in Chile football

In a Copa Chile group‑stage match at the Estadio Nacional, Universidad de Chile defeated Union San Felipe 2‑0. Despite the loss, San Felipe stayed in the competition’s qualification spots, remaining second in Group D with six points.

Separately, Santiago Wanderers condemned regional authorities for prohibiting Universidad de Chile supporters from attending the club’s fixture at the Estadio Elías Figueroa. Wanderers director Andrés Sánchez said the decision was “discriminatory” and “killing football in the region,” arguing it unfairly harms the team and its fans.