The second day of the inaugural Copa de la Liga features key matchups, including the highly anticipated home debut of Colo-Colo.
Following the opening results of the new Chilean football tournament – a road win for Audax Italiano over Unión La Calera and a draw between Universidad de Chile and Deportes La Serena – Saturday, March 21st, marks the first appearance for El Cacique (Colo-Colo).
The day begins with a Group A clash between Huachipato and Deportes Concepción. Later, also in Group A, Colo-Colo hosts Coquimbo Unido at the Estadio Monumental. In Group B, Cobresal and Ñublense will complete the day’s schedule at El Cobre de El Salvador.
Copa de la Liga: What Matches Are On Today, Saturday, March 21st
- 12:00 (CLT) / 16:00 UTC: Huachipato vs. Deportes Concepción
- 18:00 (CLT) / 22:00 UTC: Colo-Colo vs. Coquimbo Unido
- 20:30 (CLT) / 00:30 UTC (March 22nd): Cobresal vs. Ñublense
All matches are being broadcast live on TNT Sports Premium and HBO Max.
Colo-Colo and Coquimbo Unido Draw in Copa de la Liga Opener
Colo-Colo and Coquimbo Unido played to a 1-1 draw in their Copa de la Liga opener on Saturday, March 21st. The match, played at the Estadio Monumental, saw Colo-Colo accept the lead through Matías Fernández in the 33rd minute. However, Coquimbo Unido equalized late in the second half with a goal from Alejandro Azócar in the 79th minute.
The equalizer came after a controversial penalty decision. Arturo Vidal conceded a penalty in the 83rd minute after a foul on Rodríguez, and Azócar initially missed the spot kick, sending it wide of the goal. However, the play was reviewed and the penalty was retaken, with Azócar scoring on his second attempt.
Colo-Colo had several opportunities to regain the lead, but were unable to convert. De Paul, Colo-Colo’s goalkeeper, was crucial in keeping the score level with several key saves throughout the match, including denying Chandía in the 13th minute.
The match also saw a significant six minutes of added time, but neither side could locate a winning goal. Fans booed former Colo-Colo player Zavala as he left the field.
Huachipato and Deportes Concepción Kick Off the Day
Earlier in the day, Huachipato faced off against Deportes Concepción in the first match of the Copa de la Liga’s second day. Details of that match were not immediately available at the time of this report, but it marked the beginning of the competition’s second round of fixtures.
Cobresal and Ñublense Close Out Saturday’s Action
The final match of the day features Cobresal hosting Ñublense at El Cobre de El Salvador. This Group B encounter promises to be another competitive fixture as teams vie for early positioning in the league standings.
The Copa de la Liga represents a new format for Chilean football, and these opening matches are setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting tournament. The league is offering a prize for the champion, details of which were reported on December 13, 2025.
Fans will be keen to follow the progress of their teams as the Copa de la Liga unfolds, with all matches available to watch live on TNT Sports Premium and HBO Max.
What’s Next: Deportes Concepción will face Colo-Colo in the next round of Copa de la Liga action. Details regarding the date and time of that match will be announced by the league in due course.
