The Crusaders surged into the La Florida Bicentennial redoubt with a clear aim: to reclaim momentum and retake the lead in the standings.
Tonight the Bicentennial La Florida hosts a pivotal clash between Magellan and Catholic University, a match that will mark the ninth round of the 2023 National Championship on Sunday. Ariel Holan’s squad seeks to stay on the winning track and avoid slipping from the top as they prepare for a high-stakes showdown against the Modern Classic rival Colo Colo. The energy around this derby is high, with both teams knowing a win here could redefine the race for the title and set a confident tone for the closing rounds of the season.
Coming off a dramatic 2-2 draw with Unión Española at La Portada, the Pre-Andean side is riding a wave of resilience. The Students found themselves trailing 0–2 before rallying in the latter half, sparked by a brace from their sharp-sighted goalscorer Fernando Zampedri. That rally extended their unbeaten streak to five matches, cementing their status as tough to beat and keeping them within striking distance of the top of the table. Their 17-point haul keeps them in the chasing pack, ready to pounce on any slip from the leaders as they head into a crucial clash against a hungry Academy that is eager to harvest its third win of the season and pull away from the bottom of the standings.
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Television coverage of the Carabeleros versus Cruzados takes place on TNT Sports HD and TNT 2, with live streaming available through TNT Sports Stadium. Viewers with Movistar Play, Entel TV, DirecTV GO, Claro Video, VTR Play, or Zapping can catch the match on their preferred platform, ensuring fans across regions can follow the action in real time.