The squad under Gustavo Quinteros heads to the Monumental to take on a metropolitan side, in a decisive clash within the Northern Central Zone.
Colo Colo begins its 2023 Chilean Cup run with a determined test against Santiago City. The round of 16 matchup is part of a knockout tournament featuring 64 clubs from across the country, all chasing a historic crown that adds prestige and momentum to each campaign.
Quinteros and his coaching staff will visit the Monumental, a fortress where the team aims to secure a place in the quarterfinals. This is a critical fixture for the squad based in the Third A of the ANFA, defined by a single-elimination format where every goal and stop matters greatly.
Colo Colo is the most successful club in the history of the competition, having claimed 13 titles in years spanning 1958, 1974, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1996, 2016, 2019, and the 2020-2021 season, a record that underscores the club’s enduring prominence in Chilean football. This lineage of success adds extra weight to the team’s pursuit of domestic and national glory this year.
On the other side, Jorge Acuña’s side earned a notable place in the tournament’s recent history after a difficult result in the prior phase against Aguará, with a final tally of 11-2 in favor of the opponents. In Penaloland, the squad from La Reina delivered a convincing 9-1 victory in the first leg, with Brandon Adille and Adrián Obando contributing to the triumph and helping to reset the narrative around their cup ambitions.
For 2023, this edition recognizes four regional zones—the North, North Central, South, and South Central—each producing a regional winner who advances to the later rounds. The victors then converge in the knockout stages, culminating in a final that determines the Chilean representative for the 2024 Copa Libertadores as Chile 4. The winner will also secure a berth in the Super Cup against the reigning First Division champion, creating an extra layer of incentive for teams throughout the bracket.
In the event of a breakthrough, the next stage would pit the winner of this match against the victor of the cross between Union La Calera and Trasandino. The schedule and viewing options for the Metropolitan versus Colo Colo clash include broadcast on TNT Sports HD and TNT 2, with streaming available via TNT Sports Stadium. Movistar Play, Entel TV, DirecTV GO, Claro Video, VTR Play, and Zapping carry the two signals for subscribers, ensuring fans can watch from multiple platforms and devices.
Note: This report consolidates recent match results, fixtures, and competition structure to provide a clear overview of the Chilean Cup’s path toward the final stages and continental qualification, reflecting the ongoing 2023 season context as reported by Goal.