Date 9 of the 2024 National Championship began this Friday the 19th and ended on Sunday, April 21. Among the notable duels were the classic between Universidad Católica and Colo Colo, and the duel for the lead between Palestino and the University of Chile.
The “Albos” defeated the UC in Santa Laura, adding a respite for the Copa Libertadores duel against Alianza Lima, while the U tied against Palestino to remain alone at the top.
Friday April 19
Unión La Calera 0-1 Everton
The Viñamarinos defeated the “Cementeros” as a visitor by one goal to zero at the Nicolás Chahuán Nazar Stadium in La Calera. The only goal was the work of Rodrigo Contreras at 71′. A bad preparation for the Caleranos facing the South American Cup duel this Tuesday, April 23 when they receive Cruzeiro from Brazil in Concepción.
Saturday April 20
Deportes Cobresal 2-2 Ñublense
Cobresal achieved a vital draw in order to begin to get out of the last places at the expense of Ñublense who seemed to take the three points from Chillán. The goals were scored by Pedro Sánchez at 18′ (ÑUB), Gabriel Graciani at 24′ (ÑUB), Leonardo Valencia at 27′ (COBS) and Sergio Carrasco at 85′ (COBS). A great result for the Copa Libertadores duel this Thursday when they host Talleres de Córdoba at the Zorros del Desierto Stadium.
Universidad Católica 0-1 Colo Colo
The “Albos” defeated the “Cruzados” by one goal to zero at the Santa Laura Stadium in a new version of the classic. The only goal of the match was the work of Arturo Vidal at 23′, who after 17 years scored in the First Division of Chile. An important victory ahead of the duel against Alianza Lima in the Copa Libertadores at the Monumental Stadium.
Coquimbo United 2-0 O’Higgins
The “Pirates” beat the Rancagüinos by two goals at the Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso Stadium. The goals were the work of Andrés Chávez (14′) and Martín Mundaca (32′). A great result for the Copa Sudamericana duel when they receive Racing Club from Argentina in Coquimbo.
Sunday April 21
Huachipato 2-1 Deportes Iquique
The “Acereros” achieved a great victory by defeating the “Celetes Dragons” by two goals to one at the Cap de Talcahuano Stadium. The scores were made by Claudio Sepúlveda at 33′ (HUA), Hans Salinas at 36′ (IQU) and Cris Martínez at 57′ (HUA). Steffan Pino was sent off at 43′ for the visit. With this victory, Huachipato will concentrate in a great way for the Copa Libertadores duel when they receive The Strongest from Bolivia.
Palestino 2-2 University of Chile
The “Arabs” tied two goals against the U, who continues to lead alone. On the other hand, Palestino is preparing for its Copa Libertadores duel when it receives Millonarios de Colombia at the Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso in Coquimbo. The scores were the work of Cristián Palacios at 2′ (UCH), Bryan Carrasco at 45+4′ (PAL), César Rigamontti -own goal- at 59′ (UCH) and Misael Dávila at 80′ (PAL). They were sent off: Cristian Suárez at 28′ (PAL) and Israel Poblete at 44′ (UCH).
Spanish Union 5-3 Deportes Copiapó
The Santa Laura Stadium experienced a gale of goals between “Hispanos” and Copapinos. The goals were the work of Diego García at 18′ (COP), a double by Fernando Ovelar at 21′ and 35′ (EU), Pablo Aránguiz at 28′ (EU), Yerko González at 55′ (COP), Stefano Magnasco at 56′ (EU), Franco Farías at 65′ (EU) and Maxi Quinteros at 84′ (COP). Diego García was sent off for the visiting team at 90+5′ for a double yellow.
Cobreloa 0-3 Audax Italiano
The “Italicos” achieved a vital victory on their visit to Calama by defeating Cobreloa by three goals to zero. The goals were the work of Alessandro Riep at 37′, Ignacio Jeraldino at 45+2′ and Gonzalo Álvarez at 68′.
Positions table
| Position | Club | Points | Matches Played | Classification |
| 1 | U. de Chile | 21 | 9 | C. Libertadores |
| 2 | Palestinian | 18 | 9 | C. Libertadores |
| 3 | Spanish University | 16 | 9 | C. Libertadores |
| 4 | D, Iquique | 16 | 9 | C. South American |
| 5 | Coquimbo U. | 15 | 9 | C. South American |
| 6 | Everton | 14 | 9 | C. South American |
| 7 | Colo Colo | 13 | 9 | C. South American |
| 8 | O’Higgins | 13 | 9 | |
| 9 | Copperloa | 13 | 9 | |
| 10 | Catholic University | 12 | 9 | |
| 11 | Huachipato | 12 | 9 | |
| 12 | Ñublense | 11 | 9 | |
| 13 | A. Italian | 8 | 9 | |
| 14 | D. Cobresal | 6 | 9 | |
| 15 | U. La Calera | 6 | 9 | Descent |
| 16 | D. Copiapó | 6 | 9 | Descent |