The Braves secure the Micro in a crucial showdown, aiming to keep their trajectory toward a top-half finish alive as the season presses on.
San Marcos de Arica and Santiago, early on a busy Saturday, converge in the far north of Chile for a pivotal match in the opening division. Both clubs are nestled near the lower half of the table yet hungry to climb into the upper midfield and push for a playoff berth as the 2023 campaign progresses toward its end.
The best preview and statistics of the match by GOAL, here
Santo sits ninth after 17 appearances, posting a record of 6-3-8 and still awaiting postseason chances. Meanwhile, the Micro has already been caught by Universidad de Concepción and by Puerto Montt, creating a sense of urgency for Arica. With relegation looming for the bottom club, securing safety remains essential as only the metropolitan teams can rely on goal difference for salvation.
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FORMATIONS AND TACTICS
Final lineup for Arica
Santiago’s final arrangement
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LEFT OF INTEREST
Source: Goal