Universidad de Chile ultras spark fires at Estadio Nacional vs Audax | OneFootball

The Universidad de Chile supporters’ group boycotted the debut against Audax Italiano due to a sanction that affected 3,000 fans. There was an attempted pitch invasion, destruction, fire, and arrests, although the match was able to be completed.

The first round of Chilean football was marked by serious incidents led by the Universidad de Chile supporters’ group, who tried to invade the pitch and caused damage during the match against Audax Italiano, played this past weekend.

The conflict originated from a sanction applied in the previous tournament, which prevented 3,000 fans from the popular section from entering. As a sign of protest, the most radical faction of the blue supporters had announced on social media a boycott of the season debut, something that ultimately materialized inside the stadium.

Just as the match began, the violent fans entered the stadium and tried to invade the field. In response to the intervention of the Carabineros (police), they began throwing seats and various objects, replicating actions similar to those that occurred in Argentina in August 2025, both against Independiente and the buses of Lanús during the Copa Sudamericana.

Additionally, the disturbances included the starting of a fire, which forced the match to be stopped for approximately 10 minutes while security forces tried to control the situation.

The club’s stance and possible sanctions

After the incidents, the management of Universidad de Chile confirmed that there were people detained and announced that they will take legal action against those responsible. “Universidad de Chile will file lawsuits against at least four people arrested for damages, under the context of the stadium violence law, and against all individuals identified by our biometric system,” the institution stated.

The supporters’ group, for its part, had released a lengthy statement calling for no entry to the south stand and warning that they would take extreme measures against the ANFP, whom they accused of arbitrary punishments, price increases, and mistreatment of fans. The statement even anticipated that there would be incidents at the championship debut.

The match was played despite the incidents

Despite the tense atmosphere and temporary suspensions, the match between U de Chile and Audax Italiano was able to be completed. The result was a 0-0 draw, allowing both teams to earn one point at the start of the tournament.

The events reignite the debate about security in Chilean stadiums and could lead to severe sporting and institutional sanctions, in a season opener overshadowed by violence and concern.

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