Universidad de Chile VS CSD Antofagasta

This storied Chilean top-flight giant enjoys strong backing from home fans when playing on their own turf. Head coach Gago is highly expected to significantly ramp up attacking intensity, adjusting the formation to add more threat points in the final third. The side excels at possession-driven build-up, generating offensive threats through overlapping wide crosses and continuous midfield penetration. Aranguiz, their midfield linchpin, is in charge of tempo distribution and long-range shooting. In the first leg, the team played at a rather slow attacking pace, with underwhelming efficiency in breaking down tight defenses. They found it hard to carve out clear-cut chances against the opponent's compact low block, while their backline also showed obvious lapses in marking during set pieces, which allowed Tapia to score with a header from a corner kick.