The steel box will stay grounded as the Pirates visit Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso for a pivotal clash this weekend.
United Coquimbo and Huachipato square off on Saturday at Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso in a fifth round match of the 2023 National Championship.
coached by Fernando Díaz, the visitors aim to build on their recent form and avoid another setback after losing 2-0 in their previous outing. That loss left them near the bottom of the table, with four points and little margin for error in a tightly packed standings race.
In contrast, the steel team arrives with momentum and a game in hand following the suspension of their midweek tie with Colo Colo due to countrywide disruptions. They sit as early front-runners with nine points, having defeated Universidad de Chile, Cobresal, and O’Higgins in succession to date.
The standings and the current drop situation are part of a fierce battle this season, as teams jostle for position in a demanding schedule. The two sides have clashed frequently in recent years, with the head-to-head history showing a balanced record across the last several encounters. Their most recent meeting, on October 7, saw the Pirates edge the Steelers by a single goal, courtesy of a well-taken spot kick converted by Ignacio Jeraldino.
fans can watch the Pirates versus Steelers live on TNT Sports HD and TNT 2. Streaming options include the TNT Sports Stadium app, with mobile access available on TNT GO. For those subscribing through service providers, both broadcasts are carried on Movistar Play, Entel TV, DirecTV GO, Claro Video, VTR Play and Zapping, ensuring multiple ways to catch the action across devices.