Universidad de Chile defeated Universidad Católica 1-0 in the 202nd Universitario Classic at Estadio Nacional with 45,000 spectators. Juan Martín Lucero scored the lone goal in the 16th minute, ending a nearly year-long drought. Youngsters Agustín Arce and Ignacio Vásquez shone in Fernando Gago's victory.
Universidad de Chile dominated the first half against Universidad Católica at Estadio Nacional. Fernando Gago's surprise lineup featured youngsters like Lucas Barrera, Agustín Arce, and Ignacio Vásquez, controlling the ball with tidy possession and attacks down the left.
At the 16th minute, Arce took a corner, Barrera headed it on, and Lucero tapped in for 1-0, his first goal for U. UC, under Daniel Garnero, had one clear chance with Fernando Zampedri's lob at the 8th minute but was otherwise dull, resorting to long balls.
In the second half, Católica improved with substitutes Fernando Zuqui and Sebastián Arancibia, pressing higher. Justo Giani threatened with shots and headers, but Gabriel Castellón held firm. Charles Aránguiz returned from injury to help secure the win.
Referee Diego Flores booked several: Arce, Barrera, Castellón, and Morales for U; Díaz, Cuevas, Valencia, Canales, and Rossel for UC. Both teams now have 17 points in the Primera División table.
