The audience is set for a pivotal clash in Chillán as two teams punished for fielding unregistered players square off, turning this matchup into a decisive test for the Devils.
Ñublense, sitting ninth with eleven points, faces a demanding assignment before a high-profile Copa Libertadores trip to Rio de Janeiro to take on Flamengo. Their Chilean league schedule resumes with a home date against Coquimbo United, a team sitting third with sixteen points, in Chillán on Friday afternoon.
Coach Jaime García has his squad navigating a difficult period after an earlier sanction that affected their campaign in the 2023 season. The club was drawn into controversy for listing Manuel Rivera in a Copa Chile match, which led to a loss to former club Cabrero. The situation echoes a previous episode involving Barbón, who appeared for the side in the national tournament on the tenth round when he helped defeat Cobresal, only to see the team stumble after a substitution involving Fabián Carmona.
WHEN AND WHERE IS IT
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HOW TO SEE ON TV AND ONLINE
The upcoming Red Devils versus Pirates clash can be watched on TNT Sports HD and TNT 2, with additional streaming via TNT Sports Stadium. For subscribers to TNTHD or TNT2, the broadcasts are also available on Movistar Play, Entel TV, DirecTV GO, Claro Video, VTR Play, and Zapping.
THE PREVIEW IN FIGURES
The analysis and projected statistics come from football intelligence reports and match previews, reflecting the teams’ current form, historical head-to-head dynamics, and the potential impact of played sanctions on this fixture. This preview consolidates team strength metrics, injury news, and tactical tendencies to offer fans a comprehensive snapshot as kickoff approaches.
Note: The details below summarize recent results, squad announcements, and tactical notes as the teams prepare for a critical phase of their campaigns.