O’Higgins faces a difficult challenge in Colombia as it must beat Millonarios to keep alive its chances of reaching the playoff round, a mission made even harder by the fact that São Paulo is unlikely to surrender first place in the group. The Rancagua-based side enters the match needing a victory and likely additional results to go its way, making the final group stage date crucial for its continental ambitions.
The decisive match against Millonarios represents a must-win scenario for O’Higgins, which is fighting to stay in contention in the Copa Sudamericana. Any result short of three points would greatly reduce its options, given the current shape of the standings and the strong position of São Paulo at the top of the group. The Brazilian club’s advantage means O’Higgins is not only dependent on its own performance but also on the outcome of another team’s campaign in the section.
Elsewhere, another Chilean club, Palestino, will also take to the field today, although its tournament run is already over after being eliminated from contention. For Palestino, the match carries no impact on qualification, but it still closes out its participation in the competition. Meanwhile, Audax Italiano will play on Thursday against Olimpia in Paraguay, continuing the Chilean presence in the Copa Sudamericana program for this round.
The sixth and final matchday of the Copa Sudamericana group stage arrives with several teams still fighting for survival or progression, while others are already eliminated or securely positioned. For the Chilean sides involved, the closing fixtures offer a mixed picture: O’Higgins is chasing a near-impossible path to the playoff stage, Palestino is simply completing its campaign, and Audax Italiano still has a chance to influence its fate in Paraguay.
The group stage standings have created a tense finish for O’Higgins, whose qualification hopes hinge on a combination of its own result and the broader group scenario. The team’s trip to Colombia now becomes a high-pressure encounter, with the need to win leaving little room for error. In tournaments of this format, the final round often produces dramatic turns, and O’Higgins will be hoping to deliver one on foreign soil.
With the schedule set for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the upcoming matches mark the closing chapter of Chilean clubs’ participation in this stage of the Copa Sudamericana. The attention now turns to whether O’Higgins can pull off the result it needs against Millonarios and whether the group’s other outcomes can open a path to the repechaje.
