Chilean Superclásico: Colo Colo Set to Face La U Amid Sudamericana Dispute

Chilean football looks ahead to Sunday’s Superclásico, where Colo Colo will face Universidad de Chile at Estadio Monumental during Matchday 22 of the national league. The matchup follows a controversial Copa Sudamericana game for La U against Independiente in Argentina, intensifying this historic rivalry.

Colo Colo comes into the match with interim management after Jorge Almirón’s exit. The club’s president, Aníbal Mosa, highlighted the emphasis on security, noting that preparations with police and government officials have been in place for two weeks to ensure the stadium is safe and full.

On the field, Colo Colo aims to regain spots for international competitions, while Universidad de Chile seeks to stay in the title race following a postponed match against Everton.

Javier Correa, an Argentine striker from Instituto, plays a key role for Colo Colo. With nine goals this season, he ranks among the league’s top scorers and discussed the importance of the game: “We want to win; that’s our goal, but winning the clásico doesn’t save the season. We need to finish as high as possible.”

The lead-up to the match included tension between Correa and Universidad de Chile’s Marcelo Díaz. After Díaz made a dismissive gesture about Colo Colo’s standings, Correa replied: “We talk about peace, but then we see gestures like that. To act tough, you need to do it face to face.”

With history, pride, and standings on the line, the Chilean Superclásico promises excitement both on and off the pitch.