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Cobresal qualifies for Copa Sudamericana despite heavy defeat
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Cobresal qualified for the 2026 Copa Sudamericana after losing 5-0 to Ñublense in Chillán, while Colo Colo fell 1-2 to Audax Italiano at the Monumental and missed out on international tournaments in its centennial year.
Colo Colo kicked off its 2026 preseason with a 0-0 draw against Paraguay's Olimpia in Montevideo, but secured a 4-3 victory on penalties thanks to saves by Fernando De Paul, the match's standout player. The goalkeeper stopped two shots and captained the team in its debut under Fernando Ortiz. Arturo Vidal featured as a libero in a back three.
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Uruguayan defender Joaquín Sosa joined as Colo Colo's second reinforcement to bolster the defense under coach Fernando Ortiz. At 23 years old with a broad resume in European and South American clubs, Sosa expressed his motivation to emulate the legacy left by his compatriot Maximiliano Falcón at the club.
Colo Colo defeated Unión La Calera 4-1 at Estadio Monumental, securing a temporary spot in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana. Lucas Cepeda was the match's star with a stunning goal and key plays. The team now controls its own destiny for qualification, with two crucial matches ahead.
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Edmundo Valladares, president of Club Social y Deportivo Colo Colo, spoke with captain Esteban Pavez about his controversial statements praising Universidad Católica as the country's best institution. Valladares highlighted Colo Colo's historical greatness and defended the player's performance. He also revealed two options for the ambitious new Estadio Monumental project.