Universidad Católica humiliated Colo Colo 4–1 in the 188th edition of the clásico at Santiago’s Estadio Monumental on 16 August. Wing-back Cristián “Cimbi” Cuevas struck after just 23 seconds and added a second in the 70th minute, becoming the unlikely spearhead of a side that dominated from start to finish. Fernando Zampedri also found the net, capitalising on a goalkeeping error, and the visitors added a fourth before Colo Colo salvaged a late consolation. The hosts’ midfield, marshalled by veteran Arturo Vidal, failed to match Católica’s intensity and the Chile international came under heavy criticism for a laboured display described by local media as “playing with lag.” Tensions spilled over in the stands, with isolated fights reported among Colo Colo supporters shortly after the final whistle. The victory lifts Daniel Garnero’s Católica back into contention in the Primera División title race, while Colo Colo must regroup quickly as pressure mounts on coach Jorge Almirón ahead of next week’s fixture.