🤔 After the suspension: when will la U make their 2026 debut | OneFootball

The wildfires in the Biobío Region forced the cancellation of the much-anticipated friendly match between Universidad de Chile and Racing de Avellaneda, which was scheduled to take place this Sunday in Concepción. Due to this unforeseen event, the team led by Francisco 'Paqui' Meneghini has had to reorganize its schedule, postponing its debut on the field by another week.

The debut will be at the "Noche Crema"

The official debut of the 2026 version of the "U" will finally be on international soil. The "Romantic Traveler" will travel to Lima to face Universitario de Deportes in the traditional Noche Crema. This match will serve as a major test for the new additions to the blue team before focusing on the challenges of the local tournament and the Copa Sudamericana.

Match time and details

The match is scheduled for next Saturday, January 24. The event will begin at 11:00 PM Chilean time (9:00 PM in Peru) in the Peruvian capital. This international duel is crucial for Meneghini, who seeks to fine-tune the pieces of a squad that generates high expectations among the bullanguera fans for this 2026.

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