Gustavo Quinteros leads Colo Colo as they head to the Monumental to settle the quarterfinals of the Chilean Cup in a high-stakes Round of 16 clash against a metropolitan rival.
Colo Colo makes its 2023 Chilean Cup debut with a visit to Santiago, taking on the round’s traditional host venue at the Monumental. This match kicks off the North Central Zone Regional Stage of the storied competition, a stage known for uniting squads from across all levels of Chilean football.
The squad under Quinteros aims to push through to the quarterfinals, contesting a spot in the Third A of the ANFA, a key fixture decided by a single match. Colo Colo, the club with 13 cup titles and the most successful in the competition’s history, last lifted the trophy in 2021 after beating Everton 2-0, thanks to goals from Pablo Solari and Joan Cruz. This edition sees them attempting to dethrone Magallanes, the defending champions, and reclaim the crown.
On the other side, Jorge Acuña’s side has yet to secure a landmark advancement, following a previous defeat at Aguará of the Queen with an aggregate margin of 11-2.
Domestically, Colo Colo has had a rocky start to the National Championship, sitting in seventh place with 14 points, seven behind the leaders Huachipato. The team arrives at this clash buoyed by a win against Acereros in the CAP Talcahuano, snapping a mini-skid of two winless results. Meanwhile, the metropolitan squad prepares for their Group A division curtain-raiser against Municipal Mejillones. The victor of this tie will face the survivor from the cross-region showdown between Trasandino and Unión La Calera, who meet in the Regional De Los Andes on Monday.
The upcoming matchups, substitutions, and turning points are captured in the following graphs, detailing lineups, changes, and key incidents from the game.
There is a sense of anticipation as kickoff nears, with fans and analysts watching to see how the teams balance Cup pressure with league form. The Chilean Cup often acts as a platform for depth players to shine and for coaches to test tactics ahead of tougher fixtures in the remainder of the season.
As the action unfolds, observers in North America and beyond will be tracking the narrative: a historic club chasing silverware, a rival seeking to disrupt the status quo, and a tournament that continues to showcase Chile’s rich football culture.
Source: Goal