Universidad Católica claimed a hard-fought 2-1 home win against Universidad de Concepción in a CHI LC (likely Chilean League Cup or Copa Chile) match on March 23, 2026. The victory sends the traditional powerhouse from Santiago into the next round of the domestic cup competition, overcoming a spirited challenge from their opponents. Católica opened the scoring in the first half with a penalty after a handball was spotted by the VAR, a decision that sparked controversy among the Concepción players and fans. They doubled their lead just after halftime with a close-range tap-in following a goalmouth scramble. Universidad de Concepción refused to give up and scored a deserved consolation goal with a fine individual effort in the 75th minute, setting up a nervy finish. The key focus point was the VAR-assisted penalty decision, which proved to be the match's turning point. Católica's experienced players managed the game well in the closing stages to see out the victory. This result eliminates Universidad de Concepción from the cup, while Católica advances, keeping their hopes of silverware this season alive. The Católica manager acknowledged it was a tough match, and the Concepción coach expressed pride in his team's effort despite the controversial call.