Universidad de Chile drew 2-2 with Audax Italiano and was eliminated from the Copa de la Liga. Coach Fernando Gago harshly criticized the assistant referee for disrespect during the match played on June 7, 2026.
Universidad de Chile bid farewell to the Copa de la Liga after drawing 2-2 against Audax Italiano at the Estadio Nacional. The result left the blues out of the tournament in its inaugural 2026 edition. At the end of the match, Fernando Gago expressed his annoyance in a press conference. “I will not tolerate any lack of respect. The linesman there disrespected me and I do not agree that this is the way,” said the Argentine coach. Gago also referred to the injury of Charles Aránguiz, who left the field in tears due to a muscle problem in his right leg. The coach said he would wait for medical studies to determine the extent of the injury.
