Universidad de Chile and La Serena Draw in League Cup Opener, Gago Watches from Stands

Universidad de Chile and Deportes La Serena played to a 2-2 draw on Friday, marking the opening match of the League Cup, a first-time tournament in Chilean national soccer. The match took place at the Julio Martínez Prádanos National Stadium amidst rainy conditions.

Match Highlights

Universidad de Chile took an early lead thanks to a goal from Maximiliano Guerrero, who capitalized on a cross from Ignacio Vásquez. However, Deportes La Serena quickly responded with a goal from their key player, Felipe Chamorro, leveling the score.

Chamorro continued his strong performance, scoring again to give La Serena the lead. Universidad de Chile fought back, and Eduardo Vargas scored with an assist from Fabián Hormazábal to tie the game at 2-2.

Despite opportunities, including a disallowed goal from Diego Rubio in the 66th minute, neither team could find a winning goal. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

Gago Observes from the Stands

The match was particularly notable as it was the first game with new Universidad de Chile manager Fernando Gago in attendance, watching from the stands .

Upcoming Matches

Universidad de Chile will next face Union La Calera on Tuesday, March 24th, at 6:00 p.m. Deportes La Serena will travel to play A bold Italian at Florida’s Bicentennial Stadium on Wednesday, March 25th, at 8:30 p.m.

🔥⚽🏆 ¡COMANDAMOS CON MUCHOS GOLES! ⚽🔥
En el inicio de la #CopaDeLaLiga2026, #LaU y Deportes La Serena empataron 2-2 bajo la intensa lluvia en el Estadio Nacional. 🌧️
Maxi Guerrero y Eduardo Vargas anotaron por Los Azules, mientras que Felipe Chamorro agregó al marcador por Los… pic.twitter.com/iVY8NtN3zd

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