La U celebrate: Azul victory sends Iquique down 🚨 | OneFootball

In a thrilling match on the final day, Universidad de Chile defeated Deportes Iquique 3-2 at the Tierra de Campeones. The encounter was a rollercoaster of emotions and goals, with both teams playing for crucial objectives in the standings. This result sealed the relegation of the "Celestial Dragons" to the Primera B of Chilean football.

Iquique took an early lead with a goal from Álvaro Ramos, sparking local joy. However, Matías Sepúlveda, with a free kick, equalized for the U before halftime. The 1-1 score left everything open for the second half, keeping the tension high in the stadium.

The second half began once again with a local advantage thanks to a goal from Bryan Soto. The blue response was immediate and precise: Maximiliano Guerrero equalized and Lucas Di Yorio scored the definitive 3-2. The comeback was achieved despite a hard-fought match with several cards.

The victory condemned Deportes Iquique to relegation, a sad outcome for the local team. Despite the win, U. de Chile did not secure a spot in the Copa Libertadores (Chile 3). The blues settled for qualification to the next edition of the Copa Sudamericana.

It was a dramatic and goal-filled end to the championship in the north of the country. The U achieved their continental goal, while Iquique will have to reorganize in the second division. Chilean football thus bids farewell to an intense 2025 season.

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