The 28th matchday of the Primera Liga ended with Colo Colo securing an international qualification spot by defeating Unión La Calera. Universidad Católica and Universidad de Chile continue vying for the direct Libertadores berth. O'Higgins holds a Sudamericana position as relegations loom.
Chile's Primera Liga completed its 28th matchday, highlighting key shifts in the standings. Colo Colo beat Unión La Calera, earning a spot in international qualification positions. This victory places the team in the Copa Sudamericana zone, heightening mid-table competition.
Universidad Católica (UC) and Universidad de Chile (the U) persist in their battle for Chile's second Libertadores slot, sustaining their top rivalry. O'Higgins currently occupies a Sudamericana position, though final placements remain undecided.
The continental cup landscape is straightforward: Coquimbo Unido, along with the second- and third-placed teams, plus the 2025 Copa Chile winner, will secure berths in the 2026 Libertadores. Clubs finishing fourth through seventh will enter the Copa Sudamericana. At the bottom, the last two teams will drop directly to Primera B, adding urgency for struggling sides.
This matchday underscores the league's intensity, where outcomes shape Chilean clubs' continental ambitions.