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Heated Clásico Universitario: Universidad Católica Secures Victory in a Tense Match
Santiago – In an emotionally charged Clásico Universitario, Universidad Católica defeated Universidad de Chile with a score of 1 to 0 at the Claro Arena. The match, corresponding to the 25th matchday of the Primera División, Season 2025, was marked by high intensity from the start, reflected in the numerous cautions and a sending-off.
From the 2nd minute, the match already showed its toughness with a yellow card for L. Di Yorio of Universidad de Chile. The first half continued with fouls and bookings for both teams, culminating in a yellow card for J. Valencia of U. Católica just before halftime.
The second half was no less hectic. In the 53rd minute, G. Medel of Universidad Católica received a red card, leaving his team with ten men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Universidad Católica managed to open the scoring in the 73rd minute with a goal from A. Canales, assisted by E. Bello.
Universidad de Chile, despite dominating ball possession with 62% compared to their opponent’s 38%, failed to convert their opportunities, ending the match with 14 total shots, of which only 4 were on target. Universidad Católica, on the other hand, capitalized on their chance and defended their lead tooth and nail. Referee Juan Ignacio Lara Luco showed a total of 11 yellow cards and one red card in a match that made clear the passion and rivalry between these two historic teams of Chilean football.
Substitutions u. catolica: at minute 24 C. Cuevas came in and A. Canales went out., at minute 83 D. Valencia came in and A. Farias went out., at minute 90 E. Bello came in and D. Corral went out., at minute 90 F. Zampedri came in and J. Rossel went out.
Substitutions universidad de chile: at minute 46 I. E. Poblete Zuniga came in and S. Rodriguez went out., at minute 47 J. Altamirano came in and M. G. Guerrero Pena went out., at minute 57 N. Ramirez came in and L. Assadi went out., at minute 77 M. Diaz came in and F. Hormazabal went out., at minute 80 L. Assadi came in and N. Guerra went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
U. Catolica
Universidad de Chile
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