Where and when is the Copa la Liga final between Coquimbo and O'Higgins played?
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The final of the Copa la Liga between Coquimbo Unido and O'Higgins will be played on Saturday, July 18, at the Estadio "Elías Figueroa Brander" in Valparaíso.
- The match kicks off at 5:00 PM local time (9:00 PM GMT), with the winner securing a spot in the next Copa Libertadores and the 2027 Supercopa.
- Coquimbo Unido seeks its third consecutive trophy, while O'Higgins aims to end a twelve-year title drought.
The inaugural Copa la Liga reaches its climax this Saturday, July 18, with Coquimbo Unido facing O'Higgins in the final. The match is set to take place at the Estadio "Elías Figueroa Brander" in Valparaíso, with kickoff scheduled for 5:00 PM local time (21:00 GMT).
This novel tournament, established by the ANFP for administrative and commercial reasons, offers significant rewards beyond the trophy itself. The champion will earn a coveted "Chile 3" spot in the next Copa Libertadores and a place in the 2027 Supercopa.
Coquimbo Unido enters the final in strong form, aiming for their third consecutive title after winning the 2026 Liga de Primera and the Supercopa earlier this year. They secured their place in the final by topping Group A and defeating Unión La Calera on penalties.
Meanwhile, O'Higgins is looking to break a twelve-year spell without silverware. The team, managed by Lucas Bovaglio, reached the final by overcoming Ñublense in a dramatic comeback, also prevailing through a penalty shootout. O'Higgins has played the most matches of any Chilean team this season, underscoring their demanding journey to this point.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.