CD Universidad Católica of Chile began their Copa Libertadores campaign with a narrow 1-0 away win against CA Juventud on February 6, 2026. The Chilean side displayed tactical maturity to grind out a result on the road in a tricky opening fixture. The match was a cagey affair, with both teams cautious in the early stages. The decisive moment came in the second half when Universidad Católica broke the deadlock with a well-constructed team goal. Despite late pressure from the Uruguayan hosts, Católica's defense remained organized to see out the victory. This match result provided a perfect start for Universidad Católica in Group Stage, giving them three valuable away points.