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Garnero blasts refereeing after UC's draw with U. de Concepción
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Universidad Católica coach Daniel Garnero lashed out at referee Mario Salvo after a 2-2 draw with Universidad de Concepción in the Copa de la Liga. He disputed the expulsion of José Ignacio Salas and key calls. Goalkeeper Darío Melo shone by saving two penalties late on.
Universidad Católica scored two quick goals in the first half to lead Barcelona SC 2-0 in Guayaquil, Ecuador, for the third matchday of the Copa Libertadores group stage. Fernando Zampedri opened the scoring at the 17th minute with an assist from Clemente Montes, who then made it 2-0 himself at the 22nd with a header.
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Universidad de Chile defeated Universidad Católica 1-0 in the 202nd Universitario Classic at Estadio Nacional with 45,000 spectators. Juan Martín Lucero scored the lone goal in the 16th minute, ending a nearly year-long drought. Youngsters Agustín Arce and Ignacio Vásquez shone in Fernando Gago's victory.
Universidad Católica defeated Universidad de Concepción 2-1 at Claro Arena in the first matchday of Group B in the Copa de la Liga, without star striker Fernando Zampedri due to back pain. Justo Giani scored from the penalty spot and Diego Valencia headed in the winner for the comeback.
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Following the Copa Libertadores 2026 group stage draw, Universidad Católica faces a tough schedule in Group D with Boca Juniors, Cruzeiro, and Barcelona SC. The Cruzados will debut on April 7 at home against the Xeneizes. Coquimbo Unido draws a more manageable group with Nacional, Universitario, and Tolima.