Football match scheduling and logistics

In Chile, authorities in Curicó have authorized a capacity of 4,000 spectators for the Liga de Ascenso match between Curicó Unido and Deportes Santa Cruz, scheduled for August 13 at Estadio La Granja. Local authorities and club officials have established a security operational plan to ensure the safety of players, staff, and fans.

Separately, in Spain, Club Deportivo Badajoz will host Linares Deportivo at the Estadio Nuevo Vivero on August 15. The match will serve as the official presentation for the club’s new players and technical staff for the upcoming season.

Additional South American football fixtures have been scheduled. In the Copa Sudamericana, Cienciano and Botafogo are set to meet for matchday 8 at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega stadium, with Augusto Aragón Bautista appointed as the referee. In the Chilean Championship, Universidad de Concepción will host Deportes La Serena at the Estadio Municipal Ester Roa Rebolledo on August 14. Within the Campeonato Ascenso, San Luis is scheduled to play Deportes Temuco at the Estadio Bicentenario Lucio Fariña on August 13.

Furthermore, Universidad de Chile faces difficulties ahead of their match against Deportes Limache due to an injury to midfielder Israel Poblete, who is recovering from a partial tendon injury in his right ankle.