Huachipato vs. Carabobo: Copa Libertadores 2026 – Live Updates, TV Channels, and Match Details

Huachipato faces a crucial match against Carabobo in the second leg of Phase 2 of the 2026 Copa Libertadores. After a 1-0 defeat in Valencia, the Chilean side must perform at home in Talcahuano to advance to Phase 3 of South America’s premier club football tournament.

Match Details

• Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
• Time: 7:00 p.m. (Chile)
• Location: Huachipato-CAP Acero Stadium, Talcahuano, Chile
• Competition: Return, Phase 2 – Copa Libertadores 2026
• First Leg Result: Carabobo 1 – Huachipato 0

Where to Watch Huachipato vs. Carabobo

The match between Huachipato and Carabobo will be broadcast exclusively on paid signals. It will not be available on open television.

• ESPN Premium (Cable TV)
• Disney+ Premium (streaming official)

ESPN Premium Channels (According to Cable Operator)

• VTR: 166 (SD) / 860 (HD)
• DirecTV: 620 (SD) / 1620 (HD)
• Clear: 178 (SD) / 478 (HD)
• Movistar: 485 (SD) / 889 (HD)
• Entel: 241 (HD)

To watch the game online, an active subscription to Disney+ Premium or ESPN through your cable operator is required.

Fans can also follow minute-by-minute coverage for free on AlAireLibre.cl.

Huachipato’s Road to Recovery

Huachipato enters the match with confidence after a 2-1 victory over Palestino in the 2026 National Championship. The team aims to leverage their home advantage at the CAP stadium to overcome the first-leg deficit.

However, the team faces a significant challenge with the departure of key player Maximiliano Gutiérrez, who was transferred to Independiente de Avellaneda. Huachipato will need to rely on collective intensity and efficiency to secure a win.

Huachipato Formation

Rodrigo Odriozola; Nicolás Vargas, Rafael Caroca, Renzo Malanca; Maicol León, Santiago Silva, Claudio Sepúlveda, Lucas Velásquez, Ezequiel Cañete; Maximiliano Rodríguez and Lionel Altamirano

Carabobo’s Strategy

Carabobo arrives in Chile with the advantage of the first-leg result and intends to defend their 1-0 lead. Their recent 1-1 draw against Metropolitanos in the FUTVE League suggests a tactical approach focused on a solid defense and capitalizing on counterattacks.

Carabobo Formation

Luke Bruera Teran; Jonathan Bilbao, Ezekiel Neira, Jean Fountains; Alexander Gonzalez, Maurice Cova, Matthias Nunez, Edson Castle, Joshua Berrios; Eric Ramirez and Edson Tortolero.

What’s at Stake?

Huachipato needs to win by at least two goals to directly qualify for Phase 3. A one-goal victory would force a penalty shootout. The stakes are high as both teams vie for a spot in the next stage of the Copa Libertadores 2026.