Colo Colo drew 1-1 with Coquimbo Unido in their Copa de la Liga debut at Estadio Monumental. Matías Fernández scored for the hosts, but Alejandro Azócar equalized late and missed a decisive penalty. Fernando De Paul stood out with key saves.
The match for the first date of Group A in the Copa de la Liga took place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Estadio Monumental in Macul, Región Metropolitana. Colo Colo, coached by Fernando Ortiz, aimed to extend their good form as leaders of the Campeonato Nacional but were halted by Coquimbo Unido. In the group's other match, Huachipato drew 2-2 with Deportes Concepción at CAP in Talcahuano. The game was broadcast on TNT Sports Premium and HBO Max, starting at 18:00. Coquimbo created the best chances in the first half, but Fernando De Paul denied goals in one-on-ones with Luis Riveros at the 6th minute, Benjamín Chandía at the 13th and 24th minutes, and another from Chandía before halftime at the 39th according to the minute-by-minute. A goal by Riveros at the 8th was disallowed for offside. Colo Colo took the lead at the 34th minute with a header from Matías Fernández assisted by Leandro Hernández, confirmed by VAR despite initial doubts on offside. In the second half, Ortiz brought on Jeyson Rojas, Paulo Alarcón, and Óscar Pastrán before the hour mark. Coquimbo equalized at the 79th with a shot from Alejandro Azócar to the near post, exploiting a defensive error by Javier Méndez. At the 83rd minute, Arturo Vidal conceded a penalty on Rodríguez, later exiting injured with a left posterior thigh issue; Azócar missed the kick at the 85th. Gonzalo Flores was in goal for Coquimbo instead of Diego Sánchez. Six minutes of added time were played. Colo Colo will visit Deportes Concepción on Tuesday the 24th in the Región del Biobío.
