Universidad Católica defeated O'Higgins 3-2 in a Chilean Liga de Primera match played at the Claro Arena on 2026-08-31. ^[1] Fernando Zampedri scored two goals for Universidad Católica in the match, including one from a penalty kick. ^[2] The win moved Universidad Católica to second place in the Liga de Primera standings with 36 points, displacing Universidad de Chile on goal difference. ^[3] On 2026-09-02, Colombian writer Gustavo Álvarez Gardeazábal published a column urging President Abelardo to follow the economic recovery proposals of tax expert Santiago Pardo. ^[4] Pardo proposed canceling the purchase of Swedish aircraft by invoking a force majeure clause, which he said would free up an additional 13 billion. ^[5] Pardo proposed issuing mandatory subscription bonds for companies based on their earnings, commercializing them from creation at stock market interest rates so taxpayers could discount them in the market. ^[6] Pardo said the government could raise 60 billion to rebuild using these bonds. ^[7] O'Higgins players Castillo and Gómez each scored a goal in the match against Universidad Católica. ^[8]