Universidad de Chile secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Palestino at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, extending their impressive run in the Primera División. The home side established an early dominance, with A. Arce opening the scoring in the 18th minute, expertly set up by L. Assadi. Their lead was doubled just eight minutes later when Eduardo Vargas found the back of the net, assisted by C. Aranguiz, putting Universidad de Chile firmly in control. Despite a flurry of substitutions from Palestino around the hour mark, they struggled to find a foothold. However, a late resurgence saw N. Da Silva pull one back in the 78th minute, setting up a tense finish. Universidad de Chile managed to hold on, weathering Palestino's final push to claim all three points.