2026 Results
In 2026, Chilean clubs lost all three direct elimination rounds against Argentine teams. The first encounter took place in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16, where O’Higgins was eliminated by Boca Juniors in a penalty shootout. In the Copa Libertadores, Universidad Católica was knocked out by Estudiantes de La Plata in the round of 16, and Coquimbo Unido lost on penalties to Platense in the same stage.
Historical comparison
The historical balance favors Argentine clubs. Argentina has 35 direct elimination rounds won against Chilean teams, while Chile has 12 qualifications. In the Copa Libertadores, the difference is 17-4 in favor of Argentina; in the Copa Sudamericana, Argentine clubs dominate with 12 qualifications against four of Chile. In 2026, the result was even more decisive: Argentina won all three rounds contested and Chile did not secure any qualification.
Match recap
- O’Higgins vs Boca Juniors (Copa Sudamericana): O’Higgins lost in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Boca Juniors advanced to the next round.
- Universidad Católica vs Estudiantes de La Plata (Copa Libertadores): Estudiantes de La Plata beat Universidad Católica 2-1 in the first leg and 1-0 in the second leg, securing qualification.
- Coquimbo Unido vs Platense (Copa Libertadores): The match ended 0-0 in regular time, and Platense won 5-4 on penalties.
Long‑term trend
Chile has only won 2 of the last 13 direct elimination rounds against Argentina: Colo Colo vs Godoy Cruz in the second round of the 2024 Copa Libertadores, and Universidad de Chile vs Independiente in the round of 16 of the 2025 Copa Sudamericana. The current streak of six consecutive eliminations won by Chilean clubs remains in play, but Argentina’s historical advantage remains firm.
