The squad led by Mauricio Pellegrino heads to the León de Atacama with a clear mandate: reclaim a winning feeling after back to back draws and keep the momentum rolling. This Sunday they host Universidad de Chile as part of the ninth round of the 2023 National Championship, a match that promises to shed light on both teams’ form and ambitions.
Fresh from a hard fought stalemate in the Superclásico 193 against Colo Colo at the Monumental, a 0-0 result that tightened the supremacy of the archrival on that ground since September 9, 2001, the blues look to convert a strong performance into league points. The draw left the Cacique without a win in their most storied battlefield for over two decades, while the visiting students settle into third place with 14 points and eye a surge that could tighten the gap atop the table, where Universidad Católica currently holds the lead.
León de Atacama, meanwhile, aims to steady a season that has flirted with danger. They head into this clash knowing they must snap a streak without three points, hoping a favorable result settles nerves and steers them away from the relegation zone. Their recent performance includes a productive point haul against Unión La Calera at the Luis Valenzuela Hermosilla venue, which pushed their tally to five points from their latest fixtures.
Injury news colors the buildup as the home side will be without José Castro, who suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee along with a meniscal injury. The veteran left back will undergo surgery followed by a careful rehabilitation plan that is expected to extend into months of recovery, prompting the medical team to map out a measured return to action once healing is complete.
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