Huachipato was crowned champion of the 2025 Copa Chile after defeating Deportes Limache 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua. The team from Talcahuano secured their first title in the competition with a late goal from Carlo Villanueva and a crucial save by Rodrigo Odriozola. This victory earns them a spot in the 2026 Copa Libertadores.
The 2025 Copa Chile final between Huachipato and Deportes Limache took place at Estadio Codelco El Teniente in Rancagua. The match was tight, with Huachipato controlling possession in the first half (60%) but failing to create clear chances. Limache relied on direct play and opened the scoring in the 53rd minute via a counterattack: Daniel 'Popín' Castro assisted Facundo Pons, who fired powerfully to the near post past Rodrigo Odriozola for 1-0.
Huachipato, coached by Jaime García, responded with substitutions but struggled for fluidity. Limache, led by Víctor Rivero, defended solidly. However, in the 90+6th minute, Carlo Villanueva equalized with a cross shot after a combined play, forcing penalties.
In the shootout, Huachipato scored through Maxi Gutiérrez, Villanueva, Lionel Altamirano, and Claudio Sepúlveda, while Cris Martínez missed softly. Limache replied with Alfonso Parot, Luis Guerra, and Guillermo Pacheco; Agustín Arce hit the crossbar, and Odriozola saved Pons' shot, securing 4-3. Controversy arose as Odriozola's right foot touched the line during Pons' penalty, but VAR confirmed it was on the line.
Emotional coach Jaime García said: “I started a long time ago and you have to go through stages. I don't have to prove anything to anyone... I'm happy for all the people of Huachipato.” Odriozola added: “I can say I guessed all of them, except Pacheco's.” This is Huachipato's first Copa Chile title; they lost the 2013 final to Iquique. Limache, in their Primera debut, had eliminated Colo Colo and Coquimbo Unido. Huachipato qualifies for phase 2 of the 2026 Copa Libertadores.
