Universidad de Chile Cruise Past Union San Felipe in Chilean Cup

Santiago, Chile – June 29, 2026 – Universidad de Chile produced a dominant display to defeat Union San Felipe 2-0 in the second round of the Chilean Cup at the Estadio Nacional. The victory secures La U’s place in the next stage and extends their impressive run in domestic cup competitions this season.

From the first whistle, the home side imposed their authority. Playing with high intensity and fluid passing, Universidad de Chile created a string of early chances. The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute when winger Darío Osorio cut inside from the left and unleashed a fierce shot that deflected off a defender and looped over the Union San Felipe goalkeeper.

Union San Felipe, who compete in the Primera B, struggled to contain La U’s attacking movement. The visitors occasionally threatened on the counter-attack, but the Universidad de Chile defense, marshalled by captain Matías Zaldivia, remained solid and untroubled.

Second-Half Control and Clinical Finish

The second half followed a similar pattern, with Universidad de Chile controlling possession and pressing high. They doubled their lead in the 58th minute through a well-taken goal by forward Cristian Palacios. A quick one-two with midfielder Marcelo Díaz split the Union San Felipe defense, and Palacios calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner.

Union San Felipe tried to respond but lacked the cutting edge needed to trouble the home side. La U goalkeeper Cristopher Toselli had a quiet evening, making only two routine saves. The visitors’ best chance came in the 72nd minute when a header from a corner flew just wide of the post.

What the Result Means

For Universidad de Chile, the comfortable win reinforces their status as one of the favorites for the Chilean Cup. The team has now won five consecutive matches across all competitions and looks well-coordinated under manager Gustavo Álvarez.

• Star of the match: Darío Osorio – his goal and constant dribbling unsettled the opposition.
• Union San Felipe’s struggle: The second-tier side had only 35% possession and managed just three shots on target.

Union San Felipe will now focus on their Primera B campaign, where they sit mid-table. For La U, attention shifts back to the Chilean Primera División, where they are chasing the league leaders. The cup victory provides a welcome boost and keeps the squad’s momentum alive.

Universidad de Chile will learn their next Copa Chile opponent in the coming days, with fans already dreaming of a deep run in the tournament.