Catholic University seeks to regain ground and calm the waters in pending duel against Coquimbo

Universidad Católica faces Coquimbo Unido on Wednesday in a crucial league match, aiming to rebound from recent international and domestic setbacks. The team, currently fifth in the league with 30 points, seeks a win to climb back into the top three positions, closing the gap with league leaders.

The "Cruzados" are looking to recover from their elimination in the Copa Libertadores and a recent home loss to Ñublense. This game also marks a new era for the club, being the first match since the departure of long-serving sporting director José María Buljubasich. The team's sole winter reinforcement, Agustín García Basso, is set to debut.

Coquimbo Unido also enters the match on a poor run, having been eliminated from continental competition and failing to win in their last four league games. Sitting ninth with 26 points, they need a victory to stay in contention for international cup spots. The match will be officiated by Cristián Garay, with Gastón Philippe on VAR.