Universidad de Chile and U. Católica have already secured their opponents for the next round, while Colo Colo will learn theirs on Monday.
The quarterfinals of the regional stage of the 2023 Chile Cup are nearly set. Of the 16 league matches in this round, 13 have already been completed. Only the fixtures Trasandino-La Calera, Sport Rengo-Curicó Unido, and Lautaro de Buin-Barnechea remain to fill the final spots.
Defending champion Magallanes opened their title defense on solid ground on Sunday, April 9, with a win over Ferroviario Comercial. They will face Deportes Santa Cruz next, keeping alive the dream of reclaiming the long-standing domestic cup and potentially earning a berth in the 2024 Copa Libertadores as Chile 4.
Colo Colo, the most successful club in the competition with 13 titles, earned their ticket by eliminating Santiago City at the Monumental and now await the winner of Monday’s regional clash in Los Andes. Universidad de Chile advanced to the quarterfinals in the South Central Zone after a commanding 0-10 victory by Chimbarongo FC, setting up a showdown with O’Higgins. Católica, meanwhile, will meet Santiago Wanderers after defeating Deportes Colina on penalties following a 1-1 stalemate after extra time.
All champions of the Chilean Cup
These are the quarterfinal matchups in the zonal phase:
Northern Zone
- San Marcos de Arica vs. Sports Iquique
- Sports Antofagasta vs. Cobresal
- Coquimbo Unido vs. Deportes Copiapó
- Universidad de Coquimbo vs. Deportes La Serena
North Central Zone
- Colo Colo vs. Trasandino or La Calera
- Palestinian vs. Santiago Morning
- Cathedral University vs. Santiago Wanderers
- Everton vs. Unión San Felipe
South Central Zone
- University of Chile vs. O’Higgins
- Audax Italiano vs. Curicó Unido or Rengo
- Universidad Católica vs. Santiago Wanderers
- Magallanes vs. Deportes Santa Cruz
South Zone
- Nublense vs. Rangers
- Universidad de Concepción vs. Fernández Vial
- Huachipato vs. Deportes Temuco
- Deportes Puerto Montt vs. Provincial Osorno
It should be noted that the semifinals are played over two legs. The four regional finalists form two matchups as follows:
- North Zone winner vs. North Central Zone winner
- Mid-South Zone winner vs. South Zone winner
The two victors will meet in a single final, at a venue to be determined by the Federation Board. This edition will implement Video Assistant Referee technology in line with FIFA and IFAB regulations. The team that advances to the final also earns the right to participate in the National Super Cup against the champion of the 2023 Primera División.
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