O’Higgins from Rancagua opened the scoring with a header from Arnaldo Castillo in the 14th minute against Colombia's Millonarios, in both teams' debut in the Copa Sudamericana group stage at Estadio El Teniente.
O’Higgins and Millonarios kicked off their participation in the 2026 Copa CONMEBOL Sudamericana at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua on Tuesday, April 7, at 20:00. The Chilean side, known as La Celeste, fielded their starting XI shared on social media, as did Millonarios.
The match started intensely. In the 3rd minute, O’Higgins claimed a penalty on a play by Linas, but the referee ruled it shoulder-to-ball. At the 8th, González sent a low cross caught by the keeper. In the 12th, Castillo headed in, checked for a prior foul, but confirmed at the 14th: O’Higgins 1-0 Millonarios.
Millonarios fought back: at the 18th, Ureña shot from distance grazing the post. A hydration break came at the 23rd. The pace dropped at the 28th, with O’Higgins holding the ball without threat. At the 31st, Contreras crossed and shot narrowly wide, and at the 42nd, Castillo missed from outside.
The game aired on ESPN and Disney+ Premium. As of the 42nd minute, O’Higgins held a 1-0 lead at home in Group C Matchday 1.
