Champions Coquimbo Unido Host Relegated Unión Española in Symbolic Season Finale
In a fixture filled with contrasting emotions, newly crowned Chilean Primera División champions Coquimbo Unido will host Unión Española, who have already been relegated to Primera B. While Coquimbo Unido celebrates a historic title win, Unión Española plays for pride in one of their final top-flight matches of the season.
Match Background & Qualification Scenarios
The upcoming match presents a stark contrast in fortunes for the two Chilean Primera División clubs. Coquimbo Unido enters this game as the undisputed 2025 champions, having clinched their historic first-ever title on November 2nd with a 2-0 victory over Unión La Calera, four matches before the season's end. They sit comfortably at the top of the league table with 72 points after 29 rounds, celebrating a remarkable season. For them, this home fixture is a chance to commemorate their triumph with their fans. On the other side, Unión Española faces a somber reality, having confirmed their relegation to Primera B on November 30th after a 4-2 defeat to O'Higgins. This marks the end of their 26-year tenure in the top flight. Currently at the bottom of the standings with just 21 points, the match carries no positional stakes for them, serving primarily as an opportunity to restore pride and bid farewell to the Primera División.
Recent Form
Coquimbo Unido's recent form has been nothing short of dominant, reflecting their championship-winning season. In their last five official matches, they have recorded four wins and one draw: a 1-1 draw against Universidad de Chile, followed by victories of 2-1 over La Serena, 2-1 over Palestino, 2-0 against Unión La Calera (the title-clinching match), and a 1-0 win against O'Higgins. They are currently on an impressive 20-game unbeaten streak. In stark contrast, Unión Española's recent results paint a grim picture of their struggles, contributing to their relegation. Their last five outings show four losses and one draw: a 2-4 defeat to O'Higgins (which confirmed relegation), a 0-1 loss to Limache, a 1-2 loss to Colo Colo, a 0-0 draw with Everton, and a 0-1 loss to Cobresal. Their last victory was a 4-2 win against Huachipato in mid-October.
Key Players & Injury News
For champions Coquimbo Unido, key contributors throughout their title-winning campaign include goalkeeper Diego Sánchez, who made crucial saves, particularly a penalty in stoppage time in an earlier victory against O'Higgins. Upfront, Cecilio Waterman leads the team with 10 goals, supported by Nicolás Johansen with 7 goals in the 2025 season. Other important players include Cristian Zavala, Matías Palavecino, and Sebastián Galani. As of early November, Coquimbo Unido reported a healthy roster with no suspended players. For Unión Española, the focus will be on their top scorers, Pablo Aránguiz, who has netted 17 goals, and Ignacio Jeraldino with 8 goals. Gonzalo Castellani and Bruno Jauregui are also notable players. However, there is a concern regarding Pablo Aránguiz, who reportedly sustained an injury during the decisive relegation match against O'Higgins, potentially impacting his availability for this fixture. Specific new injury updates for this late-season game are scarce.