Universidad Católica Thrashes Colo Colo 4-1; Fan Violence Mars Clásico

Universidad Católica humiliated Colo Colo 4-1 in the Chilean Primera División clásico at Santiago’s Estadio Monumental, with wing-back Cristián “Cimbi” Cuevas scoring twice—after just 23 seconds of the match and again midway through the second half. The visitors never trailed, capitalising on defensive errors by goalkeeper Fernando de Paul to record their first league win at the venue since 2022. The defeat deepened the crisis around Colo Colo manager Jorge Almirón, whose tenure has come under intense scrutiny. Midfielder Arturo Vidal, signed amid high expectations earlier this year, was substituted to a chorus of whistles, underscoring the home crowd’s frustration as the club slipped further behind the league leaders. Tensions spilled into the stands after the final whistle. Local media reported fist-fights among Colo Colo supporters and objects hurled toward the Universidad Católica bench, leaving at least one visiting player with a head injury from a stone. The incidents prompted renewed questions about stadium security protocols for high-profile fixtures.