Universidad de Chile VS CSD Antofagasta

The hosts face a do-or-die scenario in this Chilean Cup quarterfinal second leg, after falling 0-2 on the road in the first leg. They need a two-goal winning margin just to force extra time, and a three-goal victory to secure direct progression, leaving them with extremely tough advancement odds. Universidad de Chile currently sits 3rd in the Chilean top flight with 42 points from 23 matches, boasting the league's stingiest defense that has conceded only 19 goals all season, though their attacking output of 35 goals falls short of the standard expected of a traditional powerhouse. Their opponents Antofagasta compete in Chile's second tier, sitting 5th on 45 points from 28 fixtures as they fight hard for promotion spots. Their squad depth and fitness are under clear strain from competing on two fronts this term, but they have been in exceptional form in this cup competition, going 9 games unbeaten with 7 wins and 2 draws. They shut out their top-flight rivals with sharp, efficient counter-attacks in the first leg, holding a clear psychological edge heading into this away tie.