Universidad de Chile emerged victorious from a five-goal thriller, defeating Municipal Iquique 3-2 away from home in the CHI Liga de Primera on Sunday, December 7, 2025. In a back-and-forth encounter, the visitors showed resilience to come from behind and claim all three points in a match that had significant implications for the top of the table. Iquique started strongly, taking an early lead within the first ten minutes. Universidad de Chile responded with two quick goals before halftime to turn the game on its head. The home side equalized early in the second half from a penalty, setting up a grandstand finish. The winner came with about fifteen minutes remaining, a stunning long-range strike that gave the Iquique goalkeeper no chance. The match was not without controversy, as Iquique had a late goal chalked off for a marginal offside decision after a lengthy VAR review. This victory solidifies Universidad de Chile's position as a title contender, while Iquique is left to reflect on missed opportunities. The winning coach praised his team's fighting spirit, while the Iquique manager was critical of the defensive errors that cost his side.