Curicó Unido suffered a 2-1 home defeat to CD Magallanes in a closely fought CHI Liga de Ascenso clash on February 24, 2026. In a match of significance for the promotion race, the visitors from Santiago emerged victorious with a late goal likely deciding the contest. Curicó would have felt hard done by after fighting back to level the score, only to be sucker-punched by a determined Magallanes side. The three points were invaluable for Magallanes' campaign, potentially moving them into the promotion playoff spots, while for Curicó, it was a painful setback at their Estadio La Granja.