Unión Española is a historic and iconic club in Chilean football, competing in the CHI Liga de Primera. Based in the capital city of Santiago, the team plays its home matches at the famed Estadio Santa Laura, a venue steeped in tradition. Founded by Spanish immigrants, the club's red-and-white colors and crest reflect its heritage. Unión Española has enjoyed significant success, winning multiple Primera División titles, with a particularly golden era in the 1970s. Known as "Los Hispanos," they are celebrated for an attacking, technical style of play. The modern era has seen the club oscillate between title challenges and mid-table security, but they remain one of Chile's most popular teams with a massive, passionate fanbase. Their rivalry with Audax Italiano is a highlight of the Santiago football calendar.