After many problems, Chilean football prepares for its first derby of the 2025 season. This Saturday, May 3 from 4:00 p.m. the U of Chile receives Catholic university In the 200 version of the University Classic.
The cast led by Tiago Nunes wants to keep the top of the standings, but for this he must overcome some pupils of Gustavo Álvarez that are lit. Both casts prepare star formations and know that there are interesting data, so we leave you everything you need to know about the bicentennial of one of the most important duels in the country.
How is the history of the university classic?
The U and Catholic will see the faces in the 200 version of the university classic. In the 199 previous editions, The romantic traveler won 75 wins, while the Crusaders reach 61 victories. Both casts have tied on 63 occasions. As for goals, the noise is imposed with 288 on 263 of the UC.
How does U?
The U goes to the university classic with tremendous numbers in the 2025 season. Until now they are in the ninth place of the First League table with 13 points, but with two less games. To this is added his great moment in Copa Libertadores, where they are leaders of Group A, as in the Grupo G of the Chile. In their last game they beat Palestine 2 to 3.
The U and Catholic University will encourage a key university classic in the struggle for leadership. Photo: Photosport.
How does Catholic University arrive?
Universidad Católica knew how to recover a hard start of the campaign, with elimination of Copa Sudamericana included. Today the Crusaders are leaders of the First League with 18 points and one game less, adding a win by 6 to 0 against Everton prior to the clash with the U.
What will be the formation of the U for the university classic?
The U has defined its training for the university classic before the UC. This will be with Gabriel Castellón in the arch; Nicolás Ramírez, Franco Calderón and Matías Zaldivia in defense; Fabián Hormazábal, Marcelo Díaz, Charles Aránguiz, Israel Poblete and Matías Sepúlveda in the midfield; Nicolás Guerra and Lucas Di Yorio In the lead.
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What will be the training of the Catholic University for the University Classic?
Catholic University also bets on the best in its formation against the U. The Crusaders will go with Vicente Bernedo in the goal; Branco Ampuero, Gary Medel, Daniel González and Eugenio Mena in defense; Jhojan Valencia; Clemente Montes, Jader Gentil, Fernando Zuqui and Cristián Cuevas in the midfield; FERNANDO ZAMPEDRI In the attack.
Who is the top scorer in the history of the university classic?
The university classic podium has two figures of the U and one of the Catholic University. The third place is for Raimundo Infante by the Crusaders with 9 goals, while the second place is for Leonel Sánchez with 11. The leader is Carlos Campos, who scored 14 times before the UC.
Of course, this Saturday there may be a historical change. Fernando Zampedri has made the noise eight times and, to do it again, he will reach third place.
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