After the departure of Francisco Meneghini, who is one step away from the University of Chile, O’Higgins announced his new coach. It is about Lucas Bovaglio, former coach of Palestino who will take over the Rancagua team.
“Welcome Lucas Bovaglio to O’Higgins de Rancagua! The Argentine coach sealed his bond with the Capo de Provincia and becomes the new Technical Director of the Celeste for the important challenges of the 2026 season. Let’s go with everything teacher! “was the message with which the celestials received the Argentine coach.
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The former Palestino coach will have the challenge of leading O’Higgins in his return to the Copa Libertadores, where he will face Bahía de Brasil in phase 2 of the tournament. In addition, it will compete in the First League, Chile Cup and League Cup.
Bovaglio directed 68 duels in Palestino with a balance of 28 wins, 15 draws and 25 falls. The curious thing? His team scored 104 goals and conceded the same amount. In 2025, he managed to qualify the Arabs for the Copa Sudamericana.
🔰 𝐎’𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐃𝐄 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐀! ✍🏻🇧🇼
The Argentine coach sealed his bond with the Capo de Provincia and becomes the new Technical Director of the Celeste for the important challenges of the 2026 season… pic.twitter.com/Pn5VbIcIaK
— O’Higgins FC 🇧🇼 (@OHigginsoficial) December 27, 2025
