Calera and Colo Colo face off as Libertadores prep heats up

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De Cacique visits the cement team to continue on the triumphant path ahead of his clash with Boca in the Copa Libertadores.

La Calera, Union and Colo Colo kick off on the twelfth match date of the 2023 National Championship, a Friday confrontation that will unfold at the Nicholas Chahuan stadium. The squad coached by Gustavo Quinteros approaches the game with confidence after a 3-1 victory over Palestino at the Monumental, a result that nudged them upward in the standings to sixth place with 18 points, four behind the leaders Huachipato.

With that momentum, they aim to keep the winning momentum going as they prepare for the Upcoming Libertadores encounter against Boca Juniors on the third matchday of Group F in 2023. It is worth noting that both Albos and Xeneizes sit atop the group with four points each, following wins over Monagas (1-0) and Deportivo Pereira (2-1) respectively.

Gerardo Ameli’s side, meanwhile, arrives having surprised the league leaders by beating the miners in Talcahuano (2-3). That victory snapped a run of six matches without a win and five draws, lifting Calera to ninth in the table with 15 points. The team will look to dent Cacique’s aspirations and shake up the conversation about a spot in international competition.

Historically, the two teams have clashed 44 times in the top division. Calera has recorded nine wins in those meetings (scoring 53 goals) and Colo Colo has 25 wins (scoring 100 goals). There have been 10 draws as well. The most recent meeting occurred on August 28, with Colo Colo taking a 2-1 win thanks to a brace from Christian Vilches. Colo Colo previously secured a road victory in the Valparaíso region on January 24, 1974.

The match between Calera and Colo Colo will be televised on TNT Sports HD and TNT 2, with live streaming available through the TNT Sports Stadium platform. For subscribers of TNT HD or TNT2, both feeds can be accessed via Movistar Play, Entel TV, DirecTV GO, Claro Video, VTR Play, and Zapping.

Note: The information is provided for general informational purposes and reflects the status of the teams and competition as of the current season. Fans should check local listings for the latest broadcast options and match times as schedules can change.

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