Colo Colo Lets 2-2 Draw with O'Higgins Slip Away in Stoppage Time, Focus Shifts to Superclásico

O'Higgins celebrated right when the clock had almost nothing left to give. Colo Colo had the match under control, or at least it seemed that way, and in the final play watched victory slip away in a 2-2 draw that left more anger than relief at the Monumental, in a matchday from the 2026 Liga de Primera season.

The white side went ahead on the scoreboard and for much of the match dictated the pace as it pleased. But the visitors from Rancagua never gave up, pushed until the very end, and walked away with a point that, in hindsight, feels like too little for Fernando Ortiz's squad.

The Argentine coach did not hide his frustration after the final whistle. He spoke of a result that stings because the game was practically wrapped up and slipped away in the final gasp.

The way the tie came about leaves a bitter taste, because that was basically their last chance and the match was about to end. But you also have to give credit to the opponent, they played a very good match... Still, we picked up a point, and that matters too.Fernando Ortiz

Ortiz went further and zeroed in on that final play, the one that flipped the mood of the entire stadium in a matter of seconds. There, he admitted, lies the very element that makes soccer so unpredictable.

Last minute, the ball breaks loose, everybody rushes forward, but soccer has these things, otherwise there would be no goals, and they played a good match.Fernando Ortiz

Minds Already on the Superclásico

There is not much time to dwell on it. Colo Colo has only a few days to digest this draw before diving headfirst into the most special week on the calendar: the Superclásico against Universidad de Chile, set for matchday 20 at the Estadio Nacional.

Ortiz was clear in pointing out that this kind of match follows its own rules, regardless of how things stand in the standings or how the previous game went.

No matter the point difference, it's a clásico, it's a game apart from the rest.Fernando Ortiz

The coach also gave a preview of how the team will prepare for that showdown, well aware that the entire country will be watching what happens on the field.

We know this is a week that feels different, the whole country is waiting for this clásico. We'll train on Tuesday and then get ready for Sunday, in a stadium that will surely be packed, with our fans there too.Fernando Ortiz

To close, he left a line that sums up well how he views these clashes: no excuses allowed there, only the result counts.

For me, clásicos aren't played, they're won... I think it can come down to small details, but whoever wants it more will surely walk away with a good result.Fernando Ortiz

Now it's time to quickly shake off the bitter taste of this draw against O'Higgins. Because in a week, Colo Colo will be playing for far more than three points: it will be playing for pride against its fiercest rival.