The Mauricio Pellegrino-led squad has split two defeats among its last three fixtures, signaling a bounce-back effort against the Academy as soon as possible.
Universidad de Chile and Magallanes are set to face off this Saturday at La Portada, in a match that forms part of the fourth round of the 2023 National Championship.
The Pellegrino era arrives in this clash following a 2-0 loss to Palestino in La Cisterna, a result that keeps the Blues chasing a win to climb away from the bottom of the standings. They currently sit on three points, earned with a tight 1-0 victory over Unión Española on the second matchday.
Magallanes, coached by Nicolás Núñez, has yet to celebrate a return to the top tier, though the club did collect its first point after a 1-1 draw with Unión La Calera at La Pintana Municipal Stadium. The meeting will gauge which side can establish momentum in the early phase of the season.
Historically, the last time these two teams met was in August 2014 during the Copa Chile, ending in a 1-1 draw with goals from Roberto Órdenes in the 24th minute and Fabián Carmona in the 47th. That fixture remains a reference point for fan memories and tactical contrasts between the two clubs.
How the standings unfold
Fans can watch the upcoming Blues vs. Manojito de Claveles clash on TNT Sports HD and TNT 2, with streaming options available via TNT Sports Stadium. Mobile viewers can tune in through TNT GO. TNTHD and TNT2 subscribers also have access on platforms such as Movistar Play, Entel TV, DirecTV GO, Claro Video, VTR Play, and Zapping. — Goal