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With much convincing from coach Jorge Sampaoli, the ‘fantasista’ returns to play for Chile’s national soccer team after eight years of self-imposed exile.

After weeks of speculation it has been confirmed: Chilean football hero David Pizarro will return to play for the Chilean national soccer team, “La Roja.”

Universidad de Chile win tough Copa Chile Final against rivals Universidad Católica.
 
Both teams went into this crucial “Clásico Universitario” evenly matched. Universidad Católica had been enjoying a good run in the league of late while Universidad de Chile was fresh from its dramatic “Superclásico” win over Colo Colo. The two Santiago teams are still in contention for the Primera Division top-spot but it was Universidad de Chile who took home the first trophy of the season in a frenetic match that saw it come out as deserving winners.
 
Unión Española 3-1 Antofagasta

Española started this weekend’s round on top of the division, leading Universidad Católica by the narrowest of margins on goal difference. The two teams were tied on 29 points Saturday morning, but with Católica’s dramatic capitulation in Wednesday’s Copa Chile final, the stage was set for Española to pile further pressure on its cross-town rival.

Universidad de Chile and Universidad Católica to face off in Copa Chile final.
 
Wednesday evening will see Universidad Católica defend its Copa Chile title against arch rival Universidad de Chile. This “clásico universitario” marks the first of the season’s two meetings between the rival clubs, with Universidad Católica hosting “La U” later this month at the Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo in the Torneo Transición.
 
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