Curico Unido suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Rangers Talca in the Chilean Cup on February 2, 2026. A solitary goal was enough for the visiting Rangers Talca to advance to the next round of the competition, ending Curico Unido's cup run. The match's defining moment came in the 65th minute when Rangers Talca scored from a well-worked set-piece, leaving the home defense static. Curico Unido responded by applying sustained pressure in the final twenty minutes, but their efforts were thwarted by a combination of poor finishing and resilient defending. This cup exit will be a disappointment for Curico Unido, who will now focus their efforts solely on their league campaign.