The Epic Quest Universidad de Chile Needs to Dethrone Colo Colo: 'Mucha ilusión'

Fernando Gago, the manager of Universidad de Chile, mentioned that after beating O'Higgins, they began the second round with 'mucha ilusión' (much hope).

Updated on 19 June 2026 - 09:11hs CLT

Universidad de Chile secured an inspiring victory against O'Higgins at the Estadio Nacional, allowing them to climb to third spot in the standings after the completion of the first round.

The university squad is now twelve points behind Colo Colo, the tournament leader, which means they need an extraordinary feat never seen before in Chilean football to become champions.

A feat that Fernando Gago, the manager of the blues, does not dismiss. In late May, he said they could win all their games and have grounds to be contenders for the title, a statement he toned down in recent times. However, he is adamant that they needed the win to put themselves among the top teams, to start the second round with more hope and desire, knowing that many points are at stake and that the team will work diligently for it.

U de Chile secured a crucial victory against O'Higgins at the Estadio Nacional.

The twelve-point gap between U de Chile and Colo Colo translates into four games, considering that there are fifteen games left in the second round of the tournament.

The blues will face O'Higgins at the Estadio Nacional in the fifth fixture, a win for them will reduce the gap to nine points.

There is still time for Colo Colo to stumble, especially since they have crucial games ahead, including facing Everton and La Calera away from home.

Universidad de Chile, on the other hand, starts the second round by facing Audax Italiano at La Florida, followed by a home match against Huachipato and a game against Palestino.

Barring any unexpected setbacks, Universidad de Chile is looking forward to a strong start to the second round.