57-754: The Clásico Universitario is one of the most important rivalries of Chilean football and refers to any match contested between Universidad Católica and Universidad de Chile . This clásico (derby) has been recognized by FIFA as the most traditional of Chile. It is the oldest confrontation between two clubs from academic roots, as the first confrontation goes back to the University Classic of 1909. These two teams have played twenty championship definitions against each other (finals, semi-finals, qualifying in general), Universidad Católica has won thirteen and Universidad de Chile six. Universidad Católica has owned four stadiums: Estadio Universidad Católica, located in
114-426: A 2-1 victory for Universidad de Chile, which was the first of a series of good results for the "Azules" over Colo-Colo. This, added to the dominance of Universidad de Chile in the national championship, only increased the rivalry. In recent years the rivalry between these teams has diminished, leaving Colo-Colo as superior to Universidad de Chile, and because of that, it has been considered as the "most unequal rivalry in
171-519: A Copa Apertura, a Copa República . In international competitions, Universidad Católica have won 1 trophies; Copa Interamericana (1994). In 1993 , Universidad Católica was the runner-up in the most important international tournament in South America: the Copa Libertadores de América , losing in the finals against the defending Libertadores' Champion São Paulo . Universidad Católica has reached
228-503: A big role in Chile's 2010 and 2014 World Cup squads. Officially, the highest attendance figure for a Universidad Católica match is 77,890, which was for a Primera División match at Estadio Nacional on 11 January 1967. Universad Católica has also set records in Chilean football, most notably the most seasons won in a row (four, during 2018–2021). Universidad Católica is the third club with
285-410: A darker tone of blue was used for the home kit and in 1996 a red stripe was added to the sleeves. The team's home kit saw its most drastic change in 2001–02 when red sleeves were included on the jersey; this kit retained the blue shorts and blue socks. In 2006, the team returned to the 1959 variation of its uniform and has not changed it since then. The current home kit features the classic red letter U on
342-487: A friendly tournament where they beat Ajax Amsterdam 3–2 in the Copa 60º Aniversario de Universidad Católica. Universidad Católica won the title 2002 Primera División (Apertura) after beating Rangers de Talca 4–0 in final at San Carlos de Apoquindo , with Juvenal Olmos as manager. In 2005 the club has been reemerged in international competition, advancing to the 2005 Copa Sudamericana semifinal before being knocked out by
399-562: A second consecutive Primera División title . Due to the 2019 Chilean protests , the competition was suspended since mid-October with six matchdays still left. On 29 November 2019, ANFP 's Council of Presidents voted to conclude the season. The title was the 14th official league in the club's history. In the 2010s, Universidad Católica won five league championships, a Copa Chile and two Chilean Supercups . On 14 February 2020, with Ariel Holan Universidad Católica secured their third consecutive Primera División title, they also achieved
456-411: Is Colo-Colo , against which it plays the so-called Chilean Classic or Chilean Superclásico . Although the first confrontation between the two clubs dates back to 1935, the rivalry began to develop in the 1940s and 1950s, with the match played on 11 November 1959 being the climax of a series of disagreements between the two institutions. That match, valid for the definition of that year's title, ended with
513-510: Is Rodrigo Barrera with 118 goals, surpassing Raimundo Infante 's 113 goals in 2002. Four other players have also scored over 100 goals for Universidad Católica: Alberto Fouillioux (1957-1975), Néstor Isella (1963-1970), Osvaldo Hurtado (1980-1988t) and the previous goalscoring record-holder Raimundo Infante (1941-1956). Infante being Universidad Católica's top goalscorer of all time in La Liga history with 103 goals. The IFFHS ranked
570-478: Is inspired by the initial location (below) of the young members of the former barra. It is considered one of the biggest barras in football, in Chile it is known as "La Número Uno" (Number One), as well as having great recognition in Latin-America. They feud with other barra brava groups, most notably Garra Blanca of Colo-Colo and Los Cruzados of Universidad Católica. Universidad de Chile's traditional rival
627-420: Is known as " Clásico Universitario ". It is the oldest confrontation between two clubs from academic roots, as the first confrontation goes back to the University Classic of 1909. Rivalry, both in sports and in academic issues, made these matches between the universities become more and more important, eventually reaching the national status of "Universities' Derby". This clásico has been recognized by FIFA as
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#1732869694870684-687: Is the Hymn of the Sports Club of the Catholic University , based on the song Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! . The first crest had a design consisting of an interlacing of two initials of the club, "UC", in dark blue on a white shirt. Universidad Católica has owned four stadiums: Estadio Universidad Católica , located in the Maestranza and Marcoleta sector; Campos de Sports de Ñuñoa , which already had an extensive history in Chilean sports; Independencia, located in
741-594: Is the second largest following club in the country, with appromiximately 21% of the total Chilean football fans according to research and surveys from 2018, published in September 2021 by Spanish newspaper agency AS.com . Created on March 24, 1988 from the split and subsequent re-foundation of the Imperio Azul barra , it occupies the south gallery of the Estadio Nacional where the team plays its home games. Its name
798-603: The Blue Ballet in reference the beautiful style of football they played. Nine members of that squad were part of the Chilean national team that reached 3rd place in the 1962 FIFA World Cup , the best result ever achieved by Chile in a World Cup. In 1995, Universidad de Chile won the cup once more, this time at home in front of almost 78,000 people in the Estadio Nacional . The team would then win back-to-back titles in 1999 and 2000. More recently Universidad de Chile has won
855-467: The 2011 Copa Chile final where they faced Deportes Magallanes . Universidad Católica won 4–2 in a penalty shoot-out after the match finished 1–1. In 2011 Copa Libertadores , Católica finished first on the group stage, and then advanced to the quarter-finals, knocking out Grêmio of Brazil on the best 16 round, and falling to Peñarol of Uruguay 2–0 in Montevideo and winning their home match 2–1, which
912-496: The Apertura in 2004, 2009, 2011 and 2014/2015, and Clausura in 2011 and 2016/2017. The 2011, the title was won at the hands of defending champions Universidad Católica, by a global score of 4–3, having lost the first leg of the final 2–0 and needing to win by a 3-goal margin, the team managed to win the second leg by a 4–1 score. On the international stage Universidad de Chile have had a few of good runs in Copa Libertadores , reaching
969-580: The Chile national football team in five matches of the Qatar 2022 qualifiers . To date, Universidad de Chile does not have its own stadium. Played at home in venues such as Estadio Nacional and Santa Laura . Club Deportivo Universidad Cat%C3%B3lica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica , known as Universidad Católica , is a professional football club based in Santiago , Chile . Founded in 1937 they play in
1026-560: The Palmeiras from Brazil, who would go on to win the tournament. On 30 August 2021, Gustavo Poyet was sacked from his managerial position, one day after Cristian Paulucci was announced as the new coach. On 20 January 2021, Universidad Católica won their four Supercopa de Chile title, after beating Ñublense 's in a penalty shootout. On 4 December 2021, Universidad Católica were confirmed 2021 Primera División champions, reaching four consecutive league titles. Its official fight song
1083-462: The Primera División , the top flight of Chilean football . The team has played its home games at Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo since 1988. Universidad Católica has won the third most league championships at a national level. In domestic football, the club has won 28 trophies; a record 16 Primera División de Chile titles, 2 Segunda División de Chile, 4 Copa Chile , 4 Supercopa de Chile ,
1140-485: The Universidad Católica de Chile , officially founded in 1937, it began, strictly speaking, around 1910, when students of the university would reunite to play football matches, frequently facing historical rival Universidad de Chile . In time, the idea of creating a professional club emerged, and on 21 April 1937, the club officially and legally began. It made its professional debut, in the second division, against
1197-530: The Universidad de Chile . Universidad Católica won its first League title in the 1949 season. In December 1956, Universidad Católica was placed at the bottom of the league table and relegated to Segunda División for the first time in its history. On 10 November 1956, Universidad Católica won the Segunda División title after defeating Deportes La Serena by 3–2 and gained promotion straight back up to
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#17328696948701254-766: The pitch at any one time. Currently, Católica has six foreign players. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Since
1311-406: The 1976 season. In 1993, Universidad Católica reached their first ever Copa Libertadores final. The team had previously eliminated clubs Atlético Nacional (2–0, 1–2 in round of 16), Barcelona (3–1, 1–1 in quarterfinals) and América de Cali (1-0, 2–2 in semifinals). In the finals , between the two legs after a heavy defeat away la Catolica won the second leg but lost São Paulo
1368-471: The Maestranza and Marcoleta sector; Campos de Sports de Ñuñoa , which already had an extensive history in Chilean sports; Independencia, located in the homonymous commune of Santiago and inaugurated on October 12, 1945; and San Carlos de Apoquindo , which opened its doors on September 4, 1988, being the scene of an Copa Interamericana final, among other events such as Copa Libertadores , Copa Sudamericana and Copa Mercosur matches. The stadium also hosted
1425-598: The Santiago derbies known as Superclásicos . Despite not owning its stadium, the club usually rents and plays its home games at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos , in the commune of Ñuñoa in Santiago. Universidad de Chile was the champion of the Copa Sudamericana 2011. In this tournament, the club had an excellent performance: wasn't defeated, won all their matches in Chile and had
1482-401: The blue sleeves in favor of red ones. The current away kit in a similar fashion to the home kit also features the red letter U on the front of the jersey. Universidad de Chile wore a kit that featured the regular royal blue jersey, white shorts and royal blue socks for a game against Chivas during the 2010 Copa Libertadores. At the end of 2010 the historical all-white combination made a return as
1539-549: The body and soul. The team's logo is not usually found on the team's uniform, being favored in turn by a red letter U with a white trim. The chuncho logo was absent from the team's jersey starting in 1979, but made a return during the 1996–97 season. Since 2006–07, a small chuncho logo could be found on the jersey along with the red U. Universidad de Chile's first title was won in 1940, just 3 years after their professional debut. The team won six titles (1959, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1969) between 1959 and 1969 and they became known as
1596-437: The club into a private company of public stocks, being opposed to the decision of the club members in a previous assembly. The team finished the year with the worst campaign in the club history and the almost-sure transformation into private company due to the ties between the appointed chairman and several businessmen. During 2007, the imposed administration gave the club into concession to a private group (Azul Azul). In 2008,
1653-474: The club were made by the university if the team did not manage to return to the first division within a year. In 1989, Universidad de Chile were able to earn the 2nd division's championship, thus bringing them back to the first division, where they have remained since then. In 2006, the club declared bankruptcy and received an imposed administration that was criticized by the supporters, as the new chairman immediately fired many club workers and tried to transform
1710-571: The club's alternate kit. The team's logo, a red and white chuncho ( Austral pygmy owl ), has its origins in the days of the Club Náutico Universitario which gave its emblem to the Club Universitario de Deportes (CUD), when was founded in 1927. The logo was taken from Germany by Pablo Ramírez Rodríguez, who turned into a Minister of Exchequer in 1945. The chuncho was chosen for its association with wisdom, mutual knowledge, harmony of
1767-458: The establishment of the club in 1937, 19 players have been club captain of Universidad Católica. Club Universidad de Chile Club Universidad de Chile ( Spanish pronunciation: [kluβ uniβeɾsiˈðað ðe ˈtʃile] ) is a professional football club based in Santiago , Chile, that plays in the Primera División . Founded on 24 May 1927, Universidad de Chile is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile, having won
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1824-413: The front of the jersey. From 1934 until 2001–02, Universidad de Chile's away kit consisted of a white jersey, shorts and socks, occasionally using blue shorts during the 1990s. In 2001–02, for the first time in the club's history a red kit was introduced; this kit consisted of a red jersey with dark blue sleeves, red shorts and red socks. In 2005, the club introduced a new all-red away kit, thereby dropping
1881-453: The group stage. Católica again played 2008 Copa Libertadores with no luck, being eliminated in the group stage by goal difference by River Plate and América . In 2010 Copa Libertadores , their performance was no better, finishing third in group stage behind Universidad de Chile and Flamengo . In the 2010 season a 3–2 defeat to Colo Colo in October gave Colo Colo a seven-point lead in
1938-583: The homonymous commune of Santiago and inaugurated on October 12, 1945; and San Carlos de Apoquindo . After moving between grounds, the team moved to the Independencia Stadium in 1945, which remained its home ground for 26 years and which was demolished because of the financial problems of the club, and started to play at Unión Española Stadium, the Santa Laura . After that, Universidad Católica moved its home matches to San Carlos de Apoquindo , which
1995-448: The largest following in Chile, with approximately 13% of the total Chilean football fans according to research published in 2006 by Fundación Futuro, according by Spanish newspaper agency Marca in 2012 have approximately 9% and according by Adimark in 2018, have a 7% of the total Chilean football fans. There is often a rivalry between the two clubs from academic roots, where the game between Universidad Católica and Universidad de Chile
2052-407: The league title 18 times. In the last 10 years, the team has been crowned champion six times, including their undefeated run to the 2011 Copa Sudamericana title. The team has been associated with the colour blue throughout its history, blue is present on the logo, which was officially adopted in 1943. The club rivalries are with Colo-Colo and Universidad Católica , with whom they regularly contest
2109-495: The league with seven match of the season remaining. A victory over Cobreloa 3–2 at Estadio Municipal de Calama , put them one point away from their first title since 2005. In the last match, Universidad Católica defeated Everton 5–0 to secure the club's ten Chilean Primera Division title and end a five-year trophy drought. In the 2011 season they finished in second place in Chilean ;Primera División . They also reached
2166-465: The most traditional of Chile. They met for the first time on 13 June 1937 in matchday three of the first Serie B at the Estadio Militar. These two teams have played twenty championship definitions against each other, Universidad Católica has won fourteen and Universidad de Chile six. The Chilean Football Federation rules allow a maximum of seven foreign players per team, but only five can be on
2223-469: The neighborhood's strong influence (wealthy families), the club has been unable to be approved for projects to enlarge the stadium and thus draw larger crowds. Only until in recent years the club was allowed by the commune of Las Condes, to host their clasicos matches against Universidad de Chile and Colo-Colo in their own stadium. Although just a limited number of its rivals' supporters are allowed to be present at these matches due to security reasons inside
2280-412: The new university's rector agreed to enter a contract with the now private club, in which he allowed the use of the university's name and symbols in exchange for a royalty and the right to appoint two out of the eleven directors of the board. The team's home kit from 1943 to 1958 consisted of a blue jersey, a white short and blue socks. In 1959, the home kit was changed to an all royal blue kit. In 1992
2337-434: The powerful Boca Juniors from Argentina, who would go on to win the tournament. On 22 December, Universidad Católica won their nine Chilean Primera División (Clausura) title, after beating Universidad de Chile 's in a penalty shootout at Estadio Nacional . In 2006 the team made a good presentation in the Copa Libertadores , but was eliminated at the last minute by Tigres UANL of Mexico and failed to advance beyond
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2394-508: The semi-finals in 1970 , 1996 , 2010 , and 2012 . On 14 December 2011, they defeated Liga De Quito from Ecuador 3–0 (4–0 on aggregate) to win the Copa Sudamericana , becoming the third Chilean team to win a South American tournament, behind Colo-Colo 's 1991 Copa Libertadores and Universidad Catolica 's 1994 Copa Interamericana . In the tournament, the club had an excellent performance (undefeated, and winning all their matches in Chile), and
2451-465: The semi-finals in the Copa Libertadores four times (years 1962 , 1966 , 1969 and 1984 ). The club's most successful player is José Pedro Fuenzalida with eleven titles, and the player with most appearances is Mario Lepe with 639 games. Its traditional rival is Universidad de Chile , they contest the Clásico Universitario . While the club was born as one of the many sport branches of
2508-450: The semi-finals of Copa Chile . Days after winning the title, Holan announced his resignation as Universidad Católica and in March, Gustavo Poyet was appointed coach, signing a two-year contract, and Universidad Católica won their 3rd Supercopa de Chile . In 2021 Copa Libertadores , Católica finished second on the group stage, and then advanced to the round of 16, before being knocked out by
2565-475: The stadium and around its high-end neighborhood. Mario Lepe holds the record for most Universidad Católica appearances, having played 639 first-team matches (76 matches for Copa Libertadores de América) from 1982 to 2000. Andrés Romero comes second with 484 appearances. José María Buljubasich is Universidad Católica's all-least beaten goalkeeper, with 1352 minutes (4th on IFFHS ranking). Universidad Católica's all-time highest goalscorer in official competitions
2622-505: The team in 8th place in 2012. The club has reached notoriety, both in a national and South American level, as the owner of one of the best infrastructures and training centers in the continent. As such, it is a good source of young talents, which occasionally rise to stardom in the club. Its most recent youth academy produced player known worldwide is Gary Medel , currently playing for Italian side Bologna FC , among other clubs such as Boca Juniors, Sevilla and Internazionale, as well as playing
2679-444: The title on aggregate 5–3. With Manuel Pellegrini as manager, on 1 November 1994, after beating Saprissa 5–1 at San Carlos de Apoquindo with goals by Andrés Romero , Alberto Acosta , Juvenal Olmos , Miguel Ardiman and Rodrigo Barrera , Universidad Católica became the second Chilean team to win a Copa Interamericana , they also achieved the 1995 Copa Chile title. In 1997 the club celebrated its 60th anniversary with
2736-521: The title was won on 8 December, where Universidad Católica faced Deportes Temuco at Germán Becker . Two goals in the last half-hour secured Universidad Católica a 2–0, with Mario Salas leading the team towards its first Bicampeonato for winning two national titles in a row. With Beñat San José as manager, Universidad Católica won the title 2018 on the last matchday after beating Deportes Temuco 2–1. In 2019, with Gustavo Quinteros Universidad Católica won their 2th Supercopa de Chile and won
2793-504: The top division, with captain Sergio Livingstone and Raimundo Infante claiming the top scorer award. In the 1970s, Universidad Católica was facing an institutional, the team ended the 1973 Primera División tournament at the bottom of the table, Universidad Católica was relegated to Segunda División for the second time in its history. In 1975, Universidad Católica won the title and therefore returned to Primera División to play
2850-402: The top scorer of the tournament's history ( Eduardo Vargas ). Universidad de Chile has reached semi-finals in the Copa Libertadores four times (years 1970, 1996, 2010 and 2012). The club was founded on 24 May 1927, as Club Deportivo Universitario by the merger of Internado FC and Club Universitario de Deportes . Initially, the club was formed by students of the Universidad de Chile and
2907-614: The tournament. On April 30, 2016, Universidad Católica won the Primera Division Clausura title in 2016 for the first time in six years. Universidad Católica won the title on the last matchday after beating Audax Italiano 2–1. On 15 September 2016, the club won the Supercopa de Chile for a first time defeating Universidad de Chile 2–1 in the final. After, Universidad Católica won the Primera Division Apertura ,
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#17328696948702964-406: The world." There is often a rivalry between the two clubs from academic roots, where the game between Universidad de Chile and Universidad Católica is known as "Clásico Universitario". It is the oldest confrontation between two clubs from academic roots, as the first confrontation goes back to the University Classic of 1909. Rivalry, both in sports and in academic issues, made these matches between
3021-433: Was inaugurated on 4 September 1988 with a match against River Plate . The Universidad Católica has attained fame as a favorite of the higher classes, because of many factors, which range from the location of the club's stadium, San Carlos de Apoquindo (in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of the capital) and Headquarters, although there are "UC" fans all around the country, including popular regions or towns. Due to
3078-441: Was nicknamed the "South America's FC Barcelona ". Also, the team was named the most successful chilean club of the 2010s, by winning a total of 9 titles in the whole decade. The achievement included 5 Primera División titles ( 2011 Apertura , 2011 Clausura , 2012 Apertura , 2014 Apertura and 2017 Clausura ), 2 Copa Chile titles ( 2012–13 and 2015), the 2015 Supercopa and the 2011 Copa Sudamericana . Universidad de Chile
3135-456: Was not enough to advance. In 2012 the club again played Copa Libertadores , under coach and former player Mario Lepe , finished last on the group stage, winning only 1 home game and losing on their away games in Colombia and Bolivia. In Copa Sudamericana 2012 , Universidad Católica advancing to the semifinal before being knocked out by the powerful São Paulo from Brazil, who would go on to win
3192-454: Was seen as a major blow to the club, as it was left with nothing but a loyal fan base. From then on, the club started to decline in terms of results on the field and lack of support from various sectors of the economy when other major clubs in Chile were helped by main powers such as the government, the catholic church , and Codelco . Eventually, the team's poor performances led to a relegation to second division in 1988, and threats to dissolve
3249-642: Was the sport brand of the university until 1980 when the university's rector and president of the club at the time (both of them appointed by the Pinochet dictatorship) decided to separate the club from the university and created the CORFUCH to manage the football team. This move was a part of the atomization of the Universidad de Chile made by the military dictatorship to strengthen the private universities that were founded during that time and also to reduce state power. This
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