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C.D. Universidad de Concepción

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Universidad de Concepción
Full nameClub Deportivo Universidad
de Concepción
NicknamesEl Campanil
Los del Foro
La U penquista
UdeC
Auricielo
Founded8 August 1994; 32 years ago (1994-08-08)
GroundEstadio Ester Roa,
Concepción, Biobio Region
Capacity30,448
ChairmanMariano Campos
ManagerRicardo Viveros
LeagueLiga de Primera
2025Primera B, 1st of 16 (promoted)
Websitewww.cdudec.cl

Club Deportivo Universidad de Concepción is a Chilean professional association football club based in Concepción, Biobío Region. It is the football branch of the Club Deportivo Universidad de Concepción, a sports organisation associated with the University of Concepción. The club was founded on 8 August 1994 and currently competes in the Chilean Primera División, the top tier of the country.[1]

Universidad de Concepción entered the Tercera División in 1994 and won the competition in 1997, earning promotion to professional football. After five seasons in the Primera B, the club was promoted to the Primera División for the first time in 2002.[2] It finished as runner-up in the 2007 Clausura and again in the 2018 Primera División. The club has won the Copa Chile twice, in 2008–09 and 2014–15.[3]

Internationally, Universidad de Concepción has participated in both the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana, making its debut in continental competition in 2004.[4][5]

History

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Foundation and rise

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The football branch of Club Deportivo Universidad de Concepción was established on 8 August 1994 as part of the sports organisation associated with the University of Concepción. The team entered the Tercera División the same year, initially competing with a squad that included university students and players combining football with other activities.[2]

After finishing as runner-up in the Tercera División in 1996, Universidad de Concepción won the competition in 1997 under coach Mario Osbén, earning promotion to the Primera B and entering professional football.[2]

The club spent five seasons in Primera B. In 2002, Universidad de Concepción finished among the promotion places and secured its first promotion to the Primera División. The promotion was effectively assured after a 0–0 draw with Deportes Antofagasta on 30 November 2002.[6]

International competitions

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Universidad de Concepción made its Primera División debut in 2003. During its first season in the top flight, the club qualified for the play-offs and reached the semi-finals of the Apertura tournament. Later that year, a 1–0 victory over Coquimbo Unido secured qualification for the 2004 Copa Libertadores, making Universidad de Concepción one of the Chilean representatives in the competition during its first year in the Primera División.[7]

The club made its international debut in February 2004 against Mexican side Santos Laguna in the Copa Libertadores.[4] Universidad de Concepción was drawn in a group with Santos Laguna, Cruzeiro and Caracas, and was eliminated in the group stage.[8] Later in 2004, it also participated in the 2004 Copa Sudamericana, eliminating Santiago Wanderers before being eliminated by Bolívar in the round of 16.

2007 Clausura and first Copa Chile title

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Under coach Marcelo Barticciotto, Universidad de Concepción reached its first Primera División championship final in the 2007 Clausura. The club eliminated Universidad Católica in the quarter-finals and Audax Italiano in the semi-finals before facing Colo-Colo in the final. Universidad de Concepción lost both legs, 1–0 in Concepción and 3–0 in Santiago, and finished as tournament runner-up.[9]

The club won its first professional title in the 2008–09 Copa Chile. Universidad de Concepción reached the final after eliminating Cobreloa and Unión Española, and defeated third-tier side Deportes Ovalle 2–1 at the Estadio Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso on 17 February 2009. Gabriel Vargas and Fernando Solís scored for Universidad de Concepción.[10]

Ups and downs: 2012–2020

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Universidad de Concepción remained in the Primera División until the 2012 season. After finishing in the promotion play-off positions, the club faced Everton. Everton won the first leg 1–0 and the second leg 3–1, resulting in Universidad de Concepción's first relegation from the top division.[11]

The club returned to the Primera División after one tournament in the second tier. Universidad de Concepción won the 2013 Primera B transition tournament, defeating Curicó Unido over the championship play-off. A 1–1 draw in the second leg on 26 May 2013 secured both the title and promotion.[12]

Universidad de Concepción won its second Copa Chile in the 2014–15 edition. In the final, played at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca on 28 March 2015, the club defeated Palestino 3–2. The result gave Universidad de Concepción its second Copa Chile title and qualification for the 2015 Copa Sudamericana.[13]

In the 2018 Primera División, Universidad de Concepción remained in contention for the championship during the season and eventually finished second behind Universidad Católica. The result constituted the club's second runner-up finish in the Chilean top division and qualified it for the 2019 Copa Libertadores.[citation needed]

Second relegation and 2025 promotion

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During the 2020 season, which was completed in early 2021 following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Universidad de Concepción was required to play a relegation decider against Colo-Colo. The match took place at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca on 17 February 2021. Colo-Colo won 1–0, resulting in Universidad de Concepción's second relegation to Primera B.[14]

Universidad de Concepción remained in the second tier for the following five seasons. In 2025, the club won the Liga de Ascenso championship after defeating Deportes Copiapó 3–0 on the final matchday. The result gave Universidad de Concepción 55 points, three ahead of Copiapó, and secured direct promotion to the Primera División for the 2026 season.[15]

Players

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Current squad

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Current squad of C.D. Universidad de Concepción as of 13 August 2026 (edit)
Sources: ANFP Official Web Site

No. Position Player
1 ARG GK Jorge Broun
2 CHI DF Esteban Páez
3 ARG DF Miguel Barbieri
4 CHI DF Osvaldo González (c)
5 CHI DF David Retamal (loan from Universidad de Chile)
6 CHI DF Bastián Ubal
7 CHI FW Iam González (loan from Deportes Iquique)
8 SYR MF Facundo Mater (loan from Barracas Central)
9 ARG FW Daniel Barrea (loan from Godoy Cruz)
10 CHI MF Jeison Fuentealba (loan from Universidad de Chile)
11 CHI DF Antonio Díaz (loan from Universidad de Chile)
12 CHI GK Diego Matamala
13 CHI GK José Sanhueza
14 CHI MF Pablo Parra
15 CHI DF Yerco Oyanedel
16 CHI MF Bryan Ogaz
17 CHI DF Moisés González
18 PAN FW Cecilio Waterman
19 CHI MF Cristhofer Mesías
20 CHI MF Luis Rojas
No. Position Player
21 CHI DF Jorge Espejo
22 MEX FW Rogelio Funes Mori
23 CHI DF Patricio Romero (loan from Cobreloa)
25 CHI MF Harol Salgado
27 CHI FW Cristóbal Zambrano
30 CHI MF Andrés Ther
31 CHI FW Jesús Mora
32 CHI DF Benjamín Sáez
33 CHI FW Renato Medina
34 CHI MF Francisco Herrera
35 CHI FW Martín Ramírez
36 CHI FW Martín Suazo
37 CHI DF Matías Ruiz
38 CHI MF Adolfo Neira
39 CHI MF Fernando Astudillo
40 CHI DF Giovanni Fernández
41 CHI MF Rafael Villegas
42 CHI MF Lucas Muñoz
43 CHI DF Jaime Poblete

Manager: Cristián Muñoz

2026 winter transfers

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In

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  ARG Jorge Broun (from Rosario Central)
3 DF  ARG Miguel Barbieri (from Deportivo Riestra)
7 FW  CHI Iam González (loan from Deportes Iquique)
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  CHI Tomás Roco (loan from Fortaleza)
— FW  MEX Rogelio Funes Mori (from León)

Out

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  URU Santiago Silva (back to Boston River)
3 DF  ARG Leonel González (back to Melgar)
7 FW  ARG Agustín Urzi (loan to Levadiakos)
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 FW  CHI Ariel Uribe (back to Unión Española)
28 FW  PAR Luca Kmet (back to Lanús)
— DF  ARG Walter Molas (back to Boca Juniors)

Coaches

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Interim coaches appear in italics.

Honours

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2008–09, 2014–15
2013, 2025

South American cups history

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Season Competition Round Country Club Home Away Aggregate
2004 Copa Libertadores Group 3 Mexico Santos Laguna 2–2 2–2 4th Place
Brazil Cruzeiro 1–3 0–5
Venezuela Caracas 2–3 0–1
2004 Copa Sudamericana First Round Chile Santiago Wanderers 2–1 1–0 3–1
Second Round Bolivia Bolívar 0–0 2–4 2–4
2015 Copa Sudamericana First Round Paraguay Nacional 1–3 1–2 2–5
2016 Copa Sudamericana First Round Bolivia Bolívar 2–0 0–3 2–3
2018 Copa Libertadores Prel. Second stage Brazil Vasco da Gama 0–4 0–2 0–6
2019 Copa Libertadores Group C Argentina Godoy Cruz 0–0 0–1 4th Place
Paraguay Olimpia 3–3 1–1
Peru Sporting Cristal 5–4 0–2

Stats

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References

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  1. ↑ "U. de Concepción" (in Spanish). ANFP. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "La historia del Campanil". Emol (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "El palmarés de la Copa Chile: U. de Concepción sumó su segundo título". Cooperativa.cl (in Spanish). 28 March 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Universidad de Concepción inicia su sueño copero en México". Radio Cooperativa (in Spanish). 2 February 2004. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Libertadores: Confirman sede para debut de la "U" de Concepción". Emol (in Spanish). DPA. 31 January 2004. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "U. de Concepción empató y sólo un milagro impediría su ascenso a Primera". Cooperativa.cl (in Spanish). 30 November 2002. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "La "U" de Concepción llega a la Libertadores". Emol (in Spanish). 2 November 2003. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "U. de Concepción perdió y se despide de la Libertadores". Emol (in Spanish). 2 March 2004. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Un cuarto de siglo con muchas historias". Diario Concepción (in Spanish). 22 May 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Universidad de Concepción fue campeón de la Copa Chile". Emol (in Spanish). 18 February 2009. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  11. ↑ "Everton venció a U. de Concepción en el sur y retornó a Primera". Cooperativa.cl (in Spanish). 25 November 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  12. ↑ "U. de Concepción se coronó campeón en la Primera B y logró el ascenso". Cooperativa.cl (in Spanish). 26 May 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  13. ↑ "El palmarés de la Copa Chile: U. de Concepción sumó su segundo título". Cooperativa.cl (in Spanish). 28 March 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  14. ↑ "Colo Colo salva su historia y se queda en Primera División". TNT Sports (in Spanish). 17 February 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  15. ↑ "Universidad de Concepción ganó el título del Ascenso y selló su regreso a Primera". Cooperativa.cl (in Spanish). 1 November 2025. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
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