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| nickname = ''UC''<br/> ''Cato''<br/> ''La Católica'' (The Catholic)<br/> ''Los Cruzados'' (The Crusaders)<br/> ''Caballeros cruzados'' (Knights Crusaders)
| ground = [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo|San Carlos de Apoquindo]]<br> [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]]
| capacity = 14,118<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.joomag.com/magazine/sangre-cruzada-gu%C3%ADa-de-medios-uc-2015-2016/0414574001441051453?page=8 |title=Archived copy |access-date=22 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128132240/http://www.joomag.com/magazine/sangre-cruzada-gu%C3%ADa-de-medios-uc-2015-2016/0414574001441051453?page=8 |archive-date=28 January 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| current = 2022 Club Deportivo Universidad Católica season
| clubname = Universidad Católica
| clubname = Universidad Católica
| image = Escudo Club Deportivo Universidad Católica.svg
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| fullname = Club Deportivo Universidad Católica
| fullname = Club Deportivo Universidad Católica
| founded = {{start date and age|1937|4|21|df=y}}
| founded = {{start date and age|1937|4|21|df=y}}
| nickname = ''Cruzados''<br/> ''UC''<br/> ''La Franja''<br/>
| ground = [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo]]
| capacity = 20,000<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Estadio |url=https://cruzados.cl/estadio/ |language=es |access-date=27 March 2024 |publisher=Cruzados |archive-date= |archive-url= }}</ref>
| chairman = Juan Tagle
| chairman = Juan Tagle
| manager = [[Ariel Holan]]
| manager = [[Tiago Nunes]]
| league = [[Campeonato Nacional (Chile)|Campeonato Nacional]]
| league = [[Chilean Primera División|Campeonato Nacional]]
| season = [[2021 Chilean Primera División|2021]]
| season = [[2024 Chilean Primera División|2024]]
| position = 1st
| position = Primera División, 5th of 16
| website = http://www.cruzados.cl/
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'''Club Deportivo Universidad Católica''' is a professional [[association football|football]] club based in [[Santiago]], [[Chile]]. Founded in 1937 they play in the [[Chilean Primera División|Primera División]], the top flight of [[Chilean football league system|Chilean football]]. The team has played its home games at [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo]] since 1988.
'''Club Deportivo Universidad Católica''', known as '''Universidad Católica''', is a professional [[association football|football]] club based in [[Santiago]], [[Chile]]. Founded in 1937 they play in the [[Chilean Primera División|Primera División]], the top flight of [[Chilean football league system|Chilean football]]. The team has played its home games at [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo]] since 1988.


Universidad Católica is the 3rd team that has won the most leagues at a national level. In domestic football, the club has won 28 trophies; a record 16 [[Chilean Primera División|Primera División]] de Chile titles, 2 [[Segunda División Profesional de Chile|Segunda División]] de Chile, 4 [[Copa Chile]], 4 [[Supercopa de Chile]], a Copa Apertura, a [[1983 Copa República|Copa República]]. In international competitions, Universidad Católica have won a 1 trophies; [[Copa Interamericana]] (1994).
Universidad Católica has won the third most league championships at a national level. In domestic football, the club has won 28 trophies; a record 16 [[Chilean Primera División|Primera División]] de Chile titles, 2 [[Segunda División Profesional de Chile|Segunda División]] de Chile, 4 [[Copa Chile]], 4 [[Supercopa de Chile]], a Copa Apertura, a [[1983 Copa República|Copa República]]. In international competitions, Universidad Católica have won 1 trophies; [[Copa Interamericana]] (1994).


In [[1993 Copa Libertadores|1993]], Universidad Católica was the runner-up in the most important international tournament in South America: the [[Copa Libertadores|Copa Libertadores de América]], losing in the finals against the defending Libertadores' Champion [[São Paulo FC|São Paulo]]. Universidad Católica has reached semi-finals in the [[Copa Libertadores]] four times (years [[1962 Copa Libertadores|1962]], [[1966 Copa Libertadores|1966]], [[1969 Copa Libertadores|1969]] and [[1984 Copa Libertadores|1984]]).
In [[1993 Copa Libertadores|1993]], Universidad Católica was the runner-up in the most important international tournament in South America: the [[Copa Libertadores|Copa Libertadores de América]], losing in the finals against the defending Libertadores' Champion [[São Paulo FC|São Paulo]]. Universidad Católica has reached the semi-finals in the [[Copa Libertadores]] four times (years [[1962 Copa Libertadores|1962]], [[1966 Copa Libertadores|1966]], [[1969 Copa Libertadores|1969]] and [[1984 Copa Libertadores|1984]]).


The club's most successful player is [[José Pedro Fuenzalida]] with eleven titles, and the player with most appearances is [[Mario Lepe]] with 639 games. Its traditional rival is [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]], they contest the [[Clásico Universitario]] and [[Colo-Colo]] is the other big rival of the club.
The club's most successful player is [[José Pedro Fuenzalida]] with eleven titles, and the player with most appearances is [[Mario Lepe]] with 639 games. Its traditional rival is [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]], they contest the [[Clásico Universitario]].


== History ==
== History ==
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=== Founding and beginnings in professional football ===
=== Founding and beginnings in professional football ===
[[File:Universidad Católica en 1939.JPG|250px|thumbnail|Universidad Católica 1939]]
[[File:Universidad Católica en 1939.JPG|thumb|left|Team of Universidad Católica in 1939]]
While the club was born as one of the many sport branches of the [[Pontifical Catholic University of Chile|Universidad Católica de Chile]], officially founded in 1937, it began, strictly speaking, around 1910, when students of the university would reunite to play football matches, frequently facing historical rival [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]].<ref name=":3" /> In time, the idea of creating a professional club emerged, and on 21 April 1937,<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Hitos Cruzados|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/page/hitos|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Cruzados|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216040246/https://www.cruzados.cl/page/hitos |archive-date=16 December 2019 }}</ref> the club officially and legally began. It made its professional debut, in the second division, against the [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]]. Universidad Católica won its first League title in the 1949 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sergio Livingstone junto al entrenador Alberto Buccicardi y jugadores del plantel de Universidad Católica celebrando el título de campeón del torneo de Primera División, revista Estadio, 27 de noviembre de 1949 - Memoria Chilena|url=http://www.memoriachilena.gob.cl/602/w3-article-124754.html|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Memoria Chilena: Portal|language=es|archive-date=25 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125023446/http://www.memoriachilena.gob.cl/602/w3-article-124754.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:UC campeones 1949.jpg|250px|thumbnail|Universidad Católica 1949]]


[[File:UC campeones 1949.jpg|thumb|left|Universidad Católica in 1949]]
While the club was born as one of the many sport branches of the [[Pontifical Catholic University of Chile|Universidad Católica de Chile]], officially founded in 1937, it began, strictly speaking, around 1910, when students of the university would reunite to play football matches, frequently facing historical rival [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]].<ref name=":3" /> In time, the idea of creating a professional club emerged, and on 21 April 1937,<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Hitos Cruzados|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/page/hitos|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Cruzados|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216040246/https://www.cruzados.cl/page/hitos |archive-date=16 December 2019 }}</ref> the club officially and legally began. It made its professional debut, in the second division, against the [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]]. Universidad Católica won its first League title in the 1949 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sergio Livingstone junto al entrenador Alberto Buccicardi y jugadores del plantel de Universidad Católica celebrando el título de campeón del torneo de Primera División, revista Estadio, 27 de noviembre de 1949 - Memoria Chilena|url=http://www.memoriachilena.gob.cl/602/w3-article-124754.html|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Memoria Chilena: Portal|language=es}}</ref>
In December 1956, Universidad Católica was placed at the bottom of the [[1955 Primera División de Chile|league]] table and relegated to Segunda División for the first time in its history.<ref>{{cite web|author=Estadísticas fútbol chileno|year=2011|title=Fútbol chileno1955|url=http://estadisticasfutbolchileno.netne.net/1955.html|access-date=September 22, 2011|archive-date=22 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722204735/http://estadisticasfutbolchileno.netne.net/1955.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On 10 November 1956, Universidad Católica won the [[1956 Segunda División de Chile|Segunda División]] title after defeating [[Deportes La Serena]] by 3–2 and gained promotion straight back up to the top division, with captain [[Sergio Livingstone]] and [[Raimundo Infante]] claiming the top scorer award.<ref>{{cite web|author=Estadísticas fútbol chileno|year=2011|title=Fútbol chileno1956|url=http://estadisticasfutbolchileno.netne.net/1956.html|access-date=September 22, 2011|archive-date=22 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722204743/http://estadisticasfutbolchileno.netne.net/1956.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the 1970s, Universidad Católica was facing an institutional, the team ended the [[1973 Primera División de Chile|1973 Primera División]] tournament at the bottom of the table,<ref>{{cite web|author=Estadísticas fútbol chileno|year=2011|title=Fútbol chileno1973|url=http://estadisticasfutbolchileno.netne.net/1973.html|access-date=September 22, 2011|archive-date=22 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722220601/http://estadisticasfutbolchileno.netne.net/1973.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Universidad Católica was relegated to [[Primera B de Chile|Segunda División]] for the second time in its history.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-05-02|title=La UC en Segunda|url=https://www.futuro.cl/2013/05/la-uc-en-segunda/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-07|website=Futuro|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206123434/http://www.futuro.cl:80/2013/05/la-uc-en-segunda/ |archive-date=6 December 2017 }}</ref> In 1975, Universidad Católica won the [[1975 Segunda División de Chile|title]] and therefore returned to Primera División to play the 1976 season.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 May 2013|title=La UC en Segunda|language=Spanish|work=Futuro.cl|url=https://www.futuro.cl/2013/05/la-uc-en-segunda/|accessdate=30 September 2018|archive-date=6 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206123434/http://www.futuro.cl/2013/05/la-uc-en-segunda/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Estadísticas fútbol chileno|year=2011|title=Fútbol chileno1975|url=http://estadisticasfutbolchileno.netne.net/1975.html|access-date=September 22, 2011|archive-date=22 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722220606/http://estadisticasfutbolchileno.netne.net/1975.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 1993, Universidad Católica reached their first ever [[1993 Copa Libertadores|Copa Libertadores]] final.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cornejo|first=Carlos Tapia y Aquiles|date=2021-12-04|title=El día más importante en la historia de Universidad Católica|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/el-dia-mas-importante-en-la-historia-de-universidad-catolica/MNF6SE3D2VHOZFTEQZSDSZKLK4/|access-date=2021-12-29|website=La Tercera|archive-date=29 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229152047/https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/el-dia-mas-importante-en-la-historia-de-universidad-catolica/MNF6SE3D2VHOZFTEQZSDSZKLK4/|url-status=live}}</ref> The team had previously eliminated clubs [[Atlético Nacional]] (2–0, 1–2 in round of 16), [[Barcelona S.C.|Barcelona]] (3–1, 1–1 in  quarterfinals) and [[América de Cali]] (1-0, 2–2 in semifinals).<ref>{{Cite web|title=El camino de la franja a la final de la Libertadores 1993|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/news/detail/se-cumplen-27-aos-el-camino-de-la-franja-a-la-final-de-la-libertadores-1993|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-29|website=Cruzados|date=26 May 2020 |language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229152049/https://www.cruzados.cl/news/detail/se-cumplen-27-aos-el-camino-de-la-franja-a-la-final-de-la-libertadores-1993 |archive-date=29 December 2021 }}</ref> In the [[1993 Copa Libertadores Finals|finals]], between the two legs after a heavy defeat away la Catolica won the second leg but lost [[São Paulo FC|São Paulo]] the title on aggregate 5–3.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-05-26|title=El subcampeonato más doloroso de la UC|url=https://arengadelabuelo.cl/el-subcampeonato-mas-doloroso-de-la-uc/|access-date=2021-12-29|website=La Arenga del Abuelo|language=es-CL|archive-date=29 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229152049/https://arengadelabuelo.cl/el-subcampeonato-mas-doloroso-de-la-uc/|url-status=live}}</ref> With [[Manuel Pellegrini]] as manager, on 1 November 1994, after beating [[Deportivo Saprissa|Saprissa]] 5–1 at [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo|San Carlos de Apoquindo]] with goals by [[Andrés Romero (Chilean footballer)|Andrés Romero]], [[Alberto Acosta]], [[Juvenal Olmos]], [[Miguel Ardiman]] and [[Rodrigo Barrera]], Universidad Católica became the second Chilean team to win a [[Copa Interamericana]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=A 27 años del único título internacional de la UC|url=https://tntsports.cl/nacional/A-27-anos-del-unico-titulo-internacional-de-la-UC-20211101-0010.html|access-date=2021-12-27|website=TNT Sports|language=es-CL|archive-date=8 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108134401/https://tntsports.cl/nacional/A-27-anos-del-unico-titulo-internacional-de-la-UC-20211101-0010.html|url-status=live}}</ref> they also achieved the [[1995 Copa Chile]] title.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-24|title=Los 30 años de trayectoria de Manuel Pellegrini: Su paso a paso por los 12 clubes que ha dirigido {{!}} Emol.com|url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/Deportes/2018/05/22/907030/Los-30-anos-de-trayectoria-de-Manuel-Pellegrini-Su-paso-a-paso-por-los-12-clubes-que-ha-dirigido.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Emol|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180527110151/http://www.emol.com:80/noticias/Deportes/2018/05/22/907030/Los-30-anos-de-trayectoria-de-Manuel-Pellegrini-Su-paso-a-paso-por-los-12-clubes-que-ha-dirigido.html |archive-date=27 May 2018 }}</ref>
On December, 1956, Universidad Católica was placed at the bottom of the [[1955 Primera División de Chile|league]] table and relegated to Segunda División for the first time in its history.<ref>{{cite web|author=Estadísticas fútbol chileno|year=2011|title=Fútbol chileno1955|url=http://estadisticasfutbolchileno.netne.net/1955.html|access-date=September 22, 2011}}</ref> In 10 November 1956, Universidad Católica won the [[1956 Segunda División de Chile|Segunda División]] title after defeating [[Deportes La Serena]] by 3–2 and gained promotion straight back up to the top division, with captain [[Sergio Livingstone]] and [[Raimundo Infante]] claiming the top scorer award.<ref>{{cite web|author=Estadísticas fútbol chileno|year=2011|title=Fútbol chileno1956|url=http://estadisticasfutbolchileno.netne.net/1956.html|access-date=September 22, 2011}}</ref> In the 1970s, Universidad Católica was facing an institutional, the team ended the [[1973 Primera División de Chile|1973 Primera División]] tournament at the bottom of the table,<ref>{{cite web|author=Estadísticas fútbol chileno|year=2011|title=Fútbol chileno1973|url=http://estadisticasfutbolchileno.netne.net/1973.html|access-date=September 22, 2011}}</ref> Universidad Católica was relegated to [[Primera B de Chile|Segunda División]] for the second time in its history.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-05-02|title=La UC en Segunda|url=https://www.futuro.cl/2013/05/la-uc-en-segunda/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-07|website=Futuro|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206123434/http://www.futuro.cl:80/2013/05/la-uc-en-segunda/ |archive-date=6 December 2017 }}</ref> In 1975, Universidad Católica won the [[1975 Segunda División de Chile|title]] and therefore returned to Primera División to play the 1976 season.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 May 2013|title=La UC en Segunda|language=Spanish|work=Futuro.cl|url=https://www.futuro.cl/2013/05/la-uc-en-segunda/|accessdate=30 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Estadísticas fútbol chileno|year=2011|title=Fútbol chileno1975|url=http://estadisticasfutbolchileno.netne.net/1975.html|access-date=September 22, 2011|archive-date=22 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722220606/http://estadisticasfutbolchileno.netne.net/1975.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 1997 the club celebrated its 60th anniversary with a friendly tournament where they beat [[AFC Ajax|Ajax Amsterdam]] 3–2 in the Copa 60º Aniversario de Universidad Católica.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chilean Clubs - Friendly Matches 1991-2001|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesc/chil-intclub-friend.html|access-date=29 January 2019|website=[[RSSSF]]|archive-date=11 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111214115/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesc/chil-intclub-friend.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 1993, Universidad Católica reached their first ever [[1993 Copa Libertadores|Copa Libertadores]] final.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cornejo|first=Carlos Tapia y Aquiles|date=2021-12-04|title=El día más importante en la historia de Universidad Católica|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/el-dia-mas-importante-en-la-historia-de-universidad-catolica/MNF6SE3D2VHOZFTEQZSDSZKLK4/|access-date=2021-12-29|website=La Tercera}}</ref> The team had previously eliminated clubs [[Atlético Nacional]] (2–0, 1–2 in round of 16), [[Barcelona S.C.|Barcelona]] (3–1, 1–1 in  quarterfinals) and [[América de Cali]] (1-0, 2–2 in semifinals).<ref>{{Cite web|title=El camino de la franja a la final de la Libertadores 1993|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/news/detail/se-cumplen-27-aos-el-camino-de-la-franja-a-la-final-de-la-libertadores-1993|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-29|website=Cruzados|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229152049/https://www.cruzados.cl/news/detail/se-cumplen-27-aos-el-camino-de-la-franja-a-la-final-de-la-libertadores-1993 |archive-date=29 December 2021 }}</ref> In the [[1993 Copa Libertadores Finals|finals]], between the two legs after a heavy defeat away la Catolica won the second leg but lost [[São Paulo FC|São Paulo]] the title on aggregate 5–3.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-05-26|title=El subcampeonato más doloroso de la UC|url=https://arengadelabuelo.cl/el-subcampeonato-mas-doloroso-de-la-uc/|access-date=2021-12-29|website=La Arenga del Abuelo|language=es-CL}}</ref> With [[Manuel Pellegrini]] as manager, on 1 November 1994, after beating [[Deportivo Saprissa|Saprissa]] 5–1 at [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo|San Carlos de Apoquindo]] with goals by [[Andrés Romero (Chilean footballer)|Andrés Romero]], [[Alberto Acosta]], [[Juvenal Olmos]], [[Miguel Ardiman]] and [[Rodrigo Barrera]], Universidad Católica became the second Chilean team to win a [[Copa Interamericana]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=A 27 años del único título internacional de la UC|url=https://tntsports.cl/nacional/A-27-anos-del-unico-titulo-internacional-de-la-UC-20211101-0010.html|access-date=2021-12-27|website=TNT Sports|language=es-CL}}</ref> they also achieved the [[1995 Copa Chile]] title.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-24|title=Los 30 años de trayectoria de Manuel Pellegrini: Su paso a paso por los 12 clubes que ha dirigido {{!}} Emol.com|url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/Deportes/2018/05/22/907030/Los-30-anos-de-trayectoria-de-Manuel-Pellegrini-Su-paso-a-paso-por-los-12-clubes-que-ha-dirigido.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Emol|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180527110151/http://www.emol.com:80/noticias/Deportes/2018/05/22/907030/Los-30-anos-de-trayectoria-de-Manuel-Pellegrini-Su-paso-a-paso-por-los-12-clubes-que-ha-dirigido.html |archive-date=27 May 2018 }}</ref>

In 1997 the club celebrated its 60th anniversary with a friendly tournament where they beat [[AFC Ajax|Ajax Amsterdam]] 3–2 in the Copa 60º Aniversario de Universidad Católica.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chilean Clubs - Friendly Matches 1991-2001|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesc/chil-intclub-friend.html|access-date=29 January 2019|website=www.rsssf.com}}</ref>


=== In the 21st century ===
=== In the 21st century ===
Universidad Católica won the title [[2002 Primera División of Chile|2002 Primera División (Apertura)]] after beating [[Rangers de Talca]] 4–0 in final at [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo|San Carlos de Apoquindo]], with [[Juvenal Olmos]] as manager.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-06-30|title=Hace 17 años, la UC lograba su primer título en San Carlos goleando a Rangers {{!}} Guioteca.com|url=https://www.guioteca.com/la-uc/hace-17-anos-la-uc-lograba-su-primer-titulo-en-san-carlos-goleando-a-rangers/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Guioteca.com {{!}} La UC|language=spanish}}</ref> In 2005 the club has been reemerged in international competition, advancing to the [[2005 Copa Sudamericana]] semifinal before being knocked out by the powerful [[Boca Juniors]] from Argentina, who would go on to win the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|title=U. Católica se encontró con el oficio de Boca y se despidió de su "sueño sudamericano"|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/copa-sudamericana/u-catolica-se-encontro-con-el-oficio-de-boca-y-se-despidio-de-su-sueno/2005-12-01/232813.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-26|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223033420/https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/copa-sudamericana/u-catolica-se-encontro-con-el-oficio-de-boca-y-se-despidio-de-su-sueno/2005-12-01/232813.html |archive-date=23 December 2021 }}</ref> On 22 December, Universidad Católica won their nine [[2005 Primera División of Chile|Chilean Primera División (Clausura)]] title, after beating [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]]'s in a penalty shootout at [[Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos|Estadio Nacional]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 December 2005|title=La UC es el nuevo campeón del fútbol chileno|url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/deportes/2005/12/22/205668/la-uc-es-el-nuevo-campeon-del-futbol-chileno.html|url-status=live|access-date=27 December 2021|website=Emol|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131229061052/http://www.emol.com/noticias/deportes/2005/12/22/205668/la-uc-es-el-nuevo-campeon-del-futbol-chileno.html |archive-date=29 December 2013 }}</ref> In 2006 the team made a good presentation in the [[2006 Copa Libertadores|Copa Libertadores]], but was eliminated at the last minute by [[Tigres UANL]] of Mexico and failed to advance beyond the group stage.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tigres 1–0 U. Católica… ¡Clasificación de película para el Tigre!|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/copa-libertadores/tigres-1-0-catolica-clasificacion-pelicula-tigre|access-date=2021-12-26|website=www.mediotiempo.com|language=es-MX}}</ref>
Universidad Católica won the title [[2002 Primera División of Chile|2002 Primera División (Apertura)]] after beating [[Rangers de Talca]] 4–0 in final at [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo|San Carlos de Apoquindo]], with [[Juvenal Olmos]] as manager.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-06-30|title=Hace 17 años, la UC lograba su primer título en San Carlos goleando a Rangers {{!}} Guioteca.com|url=https://www.guioteca.com/la-uc/hace-17-anos-la-uc-lograba-su-primer-titulo-en-san-carlos-goleando-a-rangers/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Guioteca.com {{!}} La UC|language=spanish|archive-date=2 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202133803/https://www.guioteca.com/la-uc/hace-17-anos-la-uc-lograba-su-primer-titulo-en-san-carlos-goleando-a-rangers/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2005 the club has been reemerged in international competition, advancing to the [[2005 Copa Sudamericana]] semifinal before being knocked out by the powerful [[Boca Juniors]] from Argentina, who would go on to win the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|title=U. Católica se encontró con el oficio de Boca y se despidió de su "sueño sudamericano"|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/copa-sudamericana/u-catolica-se-encontro-con-el-oficio-de-boca-y-se-despidio-de-su-sueno/2005-12-01/232813.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-26|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223033420/https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/copa-sudamericana/u-catolica-se-encontro-con-el-oficio-de-boca-y-se-despidio-de-su-sueno/2005-12-01/232813.html |archive-date=23 December 2021 }}</ref> On 22 December, Universidad Católica won their nine [[2005 Primera División of Chile|Chilean Primera División (Clausura)]] title, after beating [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]]'s in a penalty shootout at [[Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos|Estadio Nacional]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 December 2005|title=La UC es el nuevo campeón del fútbol chileno|url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/deportes/2005/12/22/205668/la-uc-es-el-nuevo-campeon-del-futbol-chileno.html|url-status=live|access-date=27 December 2021|website=Emol|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131229061052/http://www.emol.com/noticias/deportes/2005/12/22/205668/la-uc-es-el-nuevo-campeon-del-futbol-chileno.html |archive-date=29 December 2013 }}</ref> In 2006 the team made a good presentation in the [[2006 Copa Libertadores|Copa Libertadores]], but was eliminated at the last minute by [[Tigres UANL]] of Mexico and failed to advance beyond the group stage.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tigres 1–0 U. Católica… ¡Clasificación de película para el Tigre!|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/copa-libertadores/tigres-1-0-catolica-clasificacion-pelicula-tigre|access-date=2021-12-26|website=www.mediotiempo.com|date=20 April 2006 |language=es-MX|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226083120/https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/copa-libertadores/tigres-1-0-catolica-clasificacion-pelicula-tigre|url-status=live}}</ref>


Católica again played [[2008 Copa Libertadores]] with no luck, being eliminated in the group stage by goal difference by [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] and [[Club América|América]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-03-12|title=River clavó dos estocadas y doblegó a la UC en la Libertadores {{!}} Emol.com|url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/deportes/2008/03/12/296080/river-clavo-dos-estocadas-y-doblego-a-la-uc-en-la-libertadores.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-26|website=Emol|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226083110/https://www.emol.com/noticias/deportes/2008/03/12/296080/river-clavo-dos-estocadas-y-doblego-a-la-uc-en-la-libertadores.html |archive-date=26 December 2021 }}</ref> In [[2010 Copa Libertadores]], their performance was no better, finishing third in group stage behind [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]] and [[Clube de Regatas do Flamengo|Flamengo]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Comunicaciones|first=Compañia Chilena de|title=U. de Chile igualó con U. Católica y avanzó invicta a octavos de final de Copa Libertadores|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/copa-libertadores/u-de-chile/u-de-chile-igualo-con-u-catolica-y-avanzo-invicta-a-octavos-de-final/2010-04-21/225522.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish}}</ref> In the 2010 season a 3–2 defeat to [[Colo-Colo|Colo Colo]] in Octubre gave Colo Colo a seven-point lead in the league with seven match of the season remaining.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-10-17|title=Con tres golazos Colo Colo derrota a Universidad Católica y se aleja en la punta {{!}} Emol.com|url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/deportes/2010/10/17/441985/con-tres-golazos-colo-colo-derrota-a-universidad-catolica-y-se-aleja-en-la-punta.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Emol|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102030848/https://www.emol.com/noticias/deportes/2010/10/17/441985/con-tres-golazos-colo-colo-derrota-a-universidad-catolica-y-se-aleja-en-la-punta.html |archive-date=2 November 2019 }}</ref> A victory over [[C.D. Cobreloa|Cobreloa]] 3–2 at [[Estadio Municipal de Calama]], put them one point away from their first title since 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-11-29|title=U. Católica quedó a un punto del título del Campeonato Nacional 2010|url=http://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/2010/11/29/u-catolica-quedo-a-un-punto-del-titulo-del-campeonato-nacional-2010.shtml|access-date=2021-12-27|website=BioBioChile - La Red de Prensa Más Grande de Chile|language=es}}</ref> In the last match, Universidad Católica defeated [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] 5–0 to secure the club's ten Chilean [[2010 Primera Division of Chile|Primera Division title]] and end a five-year trophy drought.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Comunicaciones|first=Compañia Chilena de|title=U. Católica atropelló a Everton y conquistó su décima estrella en torneos nacionales|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/u-catolica-atropello-a-everton-y-conquisto-su-decima-estrella-en/2010-12-05/204723.html|access-date=2021-12-27|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish}}</ref>
Católica again played [[2008 Copa Libertadores]] with no luck, being eliminated in the group stage by goal difference by [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] and [[Club América|América]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-03-12|title=River clavó dos estocadas y doblegó a la UC en la Libertadores {{!}} Emol.com|url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/deportes/2008/03/12/296080/river-clavo-dos-estocadas-y-doblego-a-la-uc-en-la-libertadores.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-26|website=Emol|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226083110/https://www.emol.com/noticias/deportes/2008/03/12/296080/river-clavo-dos-estocadas-y-doblego-a-la-uc-en-la-libertadores.html |archive-date=26 December 2021 }}</ref> In [[2010 Copa Libertadores]], their performance was no better, finishing third in group stage behind [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]] and [[Clube de Regatas do Flamengo|Flamengo]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Comunicaciones|first=Compañia Chilena de|title=U. de Chile igualó con U. Católica y avanzó invicta a octavos de final de Copa Libertadores|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/copa-libertadores/u-de-chile/u-de-chile-igualo-con-u-catolica-y-avanzo-invicta-a-octavos-de-final/2010-04-21/225522.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish|archive-date=4 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104055619/https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/copa-libertadores/u-de-chile/u-de-chile-igualo-con-u-catolica-y-avanzo-invicta-a-octavos-de-final/2010-04-21/225522.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the 2010 season a 3–2 defeat to [[Colo-Colo|Colo Colo]] in October gave Colo Colo a seven-point lead in the league with seven match of the season remaining.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-10-17|title=Con tres golazos Colo Colo derrota a Universidad Católica y se aleja en la punta {{!}} Emol.com|url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/deportes/2010/10/17/441985/con-tres-golazos-colo-colo-derrota-a-universidad-catolica-y-se-aleja-en-la-punta.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Emol|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102030848/https://www.emol.com/noticias/deportes/2010/10/17/441985/con-tres-golazos-colo-colo-derrota-a-universidad-catolica-y-se-aleja-en-la-punta.html |archive-date=2 November 2019 }}</ref> A victory over [[C.D. Cobreloa|Cobreloa]] 3–2 at [[Estadio Municipal de Calama]], put them one point away from their first title since 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-11-29|title=U. Católica quedó a un punto del título del Campeonato Nacional 2010|url=http://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/2010/11/29/u-catolica-quedo-a-un-punto-del-titulo-del-campeonato-nacional-2010.shtml|access-date=2021-12-27|website=BioBioChile - La Red de Prensa Más Grande de Chile|language=es|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227150231/https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/2010/11/29/u-catolica-quedo-a-un-punto-del-titulo-del-campeonato-nacional-2010.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> In the last match, Universidad Católica defeated [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] 5–0 to secure the club's ten Chilean [[2010 Primera Division of Chile|Primera Division title]] and end a five-year trophy drought.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Comunicaciones|first=Compañia Chilena de|title=U. Católica atropelló a Everton y conquistó su décima estrella en torneos nacionales|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/u-catolica-atropello-a-everton-y-conquisto-su-decima-estrella-en/2010-12-05/204723.html|access-date=2021-12-27|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish|archive-date=23 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223034659/https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/u-catolica-atropello-a-everton-y-conquisto-su-decima-estrella-en/2010-12-05/204723.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


In the 2011 season they finished in second place in [[2011 Primera División of Chile|Chilean Primera División]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-06-12|title=La «U» se titula campeón del Apertura 2011 tras gran hazaña en el Nacional|url=https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/2011/06/12/la-u-se-titula-campeon-del-apertura-2011-tras-gran-hazana-en-el-nacional/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=El Mostrador|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616073644/http://www.elmostrador.cl:80/noticias/2011/06/12/la-u-se-titula-campeon-del-apertura-2011-tras-gran-hazana-en-el-nacional/ |archive-date=16 June 2011 }}</ref> They also reached the [[2011 Copa Chile]] final where they faced [[Deportes Magallanes]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=LA CAMPAÑA DE LA UC QUE PERMITIÓ EL TÍTULO DE COPA CHILE 2011|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/news/detail/null|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Cruzados|language=en}}</ref> Universidad Católica won 4–2 in a penalty shoot-out after the match finished 1–1.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=LA CAMPAÑA DE LA UC QUE PERMITIÓ EL TÍTULO DE COPA CHILE 2011|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/news/detail/null|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Cruzados|language=en}}</ref> In [[2011 Copa Libertadores]], Católica finished first on the group stage, and then advanced to the quarter-finals, knocking out [[Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense|Grêmio]] of Brazil on the best 16 round,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-05-05|title=U. Católica derrota a Gremio y clasifica a cuartos de final de la Copa Libertadores|url=https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/pais/2011/05/05/u-catolica-derrota-a-gremio-y-clasifica-a-cuartos-de-final-de-la-copa-libertadores/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-26|website=El Mostrador|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529141948/http://www.elmostrador.cl:80/noticias/pais/2011/05/05/u-catolica-derrota-a-gremio-y-clasifica-a-cuartos-de-final-de-la-copa-libertadores/ |archive-date=29 May 2012 }}</ref> and falling to [[Peñarol]] of Uruguay 2–0 in Montevideo and winning their home match 2–1, which was not enough to advance.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Comunicaciones|first=Compañia Chilena de|title=Peñarol acabó con el sueño de U. Católica en la Copa Libertadores|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/copa-libertadores/u-catolica/penarol-acabo-con-el-sueno-de-u-catolica-en-la-copa-libertadores/2011-05-19/205408.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish}}</ref> In 2012 the club again played [[2012 Copa Libertadores|Copa Libertadores]], under coach and former player [[Mario Lepe]], finished last on the group stage, winning only 1 home game and losing on their away games in Colombia and Bolivia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BOLÍVAR ELIMINÓ A CATÓLICA DE LA LIBERTADORES|url=https://www.anfp.cl/noticia/976/bolivar-elimino-a-catolica-de-la-libertadores|access-date=2021-12-26|website=ANFP|language=es}}</ref> In [[2012 Copa Sudamericana|Copa Sudamericana 2012]], Universidad Católica advancing to the semifinal before being knocked out by the powerful [[São Paulo FC|São Paulo]] from Brazil,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sao Paulo eliminó dramáticamente a la UC de la Sudamericana|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/sao-paulo-elimino-dramaticamente-a-la-uc-de-la-sudamericana/2012-11-28/225040.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-26|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226083106/https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/sao-paulo-elimino-dramaticamente-a-la-uc-de-la-sudamericana/2012-11-28/225040.html |archive-date=26 December 2021 }}</ref> who would go on to win the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|last=EFE|date=2013-02-23|title=Sao Paulo fue declarado oficialmente campeón de la Copa Sudamericana 2012|url=https://www.latercera.com/noticia/sao-paulo-fue-declarado-oficialmente-campeon-de-la-copa-sudamericana-2012/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=La Tercera}}</ref>
In the 2011 season they finished in second place in [[2011 Primera División of Chile|Chilean Primera División]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-06-12|title=La «U» se titula campeón del Apertura 2011 tras gran hazaña en el Nacional|url=https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/2011/06/12/la-u-se-titula-campeon-del-apertura-2011-tras-gran-hazana-en-el-nacional/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=El Mostrador|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616073644/http://www.elmostrador.cl:80/noticias/2011/06/12/la-u-se-titula-campeon-del-apertura-2011-tras-gran-hazana-en-el-nacional/ |archive-date=16 June 2011 }}</ref> They also reached the [[2011 Copa Chile]] final where they faced [[Deportes Magallanes]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=LA CAMPAÑA DE LA UC QUE PERMITIÓ EL TÍTULO DE COPA CHILE 2011|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/news/detail/null|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Cruzados|language=en|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227085501/https://www.cruzados.cl/news/detail/null|url-status=live}}</ref> Universidad Católica won 4–2 in a penalty shoot-out after the match finished 1–1.<ref name=":5"/> In [[2011 Copa Libertadores]], Católica finished first on the group stage, and then advanced to the quarter-finals, knocking out [[Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense|Grêmio]] of Brazil on the best 16 round,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-05-05|title=U. Católica derrota a Gremio y clasifica a cuartos de final de la Copa Libertadores|url=https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/pais/2011/05/05/u-catolica-derrota-a-gremio-y-clasifica-a-cuartos-de-final-de-la-copa-libertadores/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-26|website=El Mostrador|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529141948/http://www.elmostrador.cl:80/noticias/pais/2011/05/05/u-catolica-derrota-a-gremio-y-clasifica-a-cuartos-de-final-de-la-copa-libertadores/ |archive-date=29 May 2012 }}</ref> and falling to [[Peñarol]] of Uruguay 2–0 in Montevideo and winning their home match 2–1, which was not enough to advance.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Comunicaciones|first=Compañia Chilena de|title=Peñarol acabó con el sueño de U. Católica en la Copa Libertadores|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/copa-libertadores/u-catolica/penarol-acabo-con-el-sueno-de-u-catolica-en-la-copa-libertadores/2011-05-19/205408.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226083111/https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/copa-libertadores/u-catolica/penarol-acabo-con-el-sueno-de-u-catolica-en-la-copa-libertadores/2011-05-19/205408.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012 the club again played [[2012 Copa Libertadores|Copa Libertadores]], under coach and former player [[Mario Lepe]], finished last on the group stage, winning only 1 home game and losing on their away games in Colombia and Bolivia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BOLÍVAR ELIMINÓ A CATÓLICA DE LA LIBERTADORES|url=https://www.anfp.cl/noticia/976/bolivar-elimino-a-catolica-de-la-libertadores|access-date=2021-12-26|website=ANFP|language=es|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226083109/https://www.anfp.cl/noticia/976/bolivar-elimino-a-catolica-de-la-libertadores|url-status=live}}</ref> In [[2012 Copa Sudamericana|Copa Sudamericana 2012]], Universidad Católica advancing to the semifinal before being knocked out by the powerful [[São Paulo FC|São Paulo]] from Brazil,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sao Paulo eliminó dramáticamente a la UC de la Sudamericana|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/sao-paulo-elimino-dramaticamente-a-la-uc-de-la-sudamericana/2012-11-28/225040.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-26|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226083106/https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/sao-paulo-elimino-dramaticamente-a-la-uc-de-la-sudamericana/2012-11-28/225040.html |archive-date=26 December 2021 }}</ref> who would go on to win the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|last=EFE|date=2013-02-23|title=Sao Paulo fue declarado oficialmente campeón de la Copa Sudamericana 2012|url=https://www.latercera.com/noticia/sao-paulo-fue-declarado-oficialmente-campeon-de-la-copa-sudamericana-2012/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=La Tercera|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226083107/https://www.latercera.com/noticia/sao-paulo-fue-declarado-oficialmente-campeon-de-la-copa-sudamericana-2012/|url-status=live}}</ref>


On April 30, 2016, Universidad Católica won the [[2016 Torneo Clausura (Chile)|Primera Division Clausura]] title in 2016 for the first time in six years.<ref>{{Cite web|last=AFP|date=2016-05-01|title=Universidad Católica ganó título luego de seis años|url=https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2016/05/01/nota/5553345/u-catolica-gano-titulo-luego-seis-anos|access-date=2021-12-27|website=El Universo|language=es}}</ref> Universidad Católica won the title on the last matchday after beating [[Audax Italiano]] 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-04-30|title=Los 5 momentos claves de Universidad Católica en su 11° título|url=https://chile.as.com/chile/2016/05/01/futbol/1462054438_354517.html|access-date=2021-12-27|website=AS Chile|language=es-cl}}</ref> On 15 September 2016, the club won the [[2016 Supercopa de Chile|Supercopa de Chile]] for a first time idefeating [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]] 2–1 in the final.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Universidad Católica se coronó campeón de la Supercopa {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/es-cl/news/4762/f%C3%BAtbol-chileno/2016/09/16/27576552/universidad-cat%C3%B3lica-se-coron%C3%B3-campe%C3%B3n-de-la-supercopa|access-date=2021-12-27|website=www.goal.com}}</ref> After, Universidad Católica won the [[2016 Torneo Apertura (Chile)|Primera Division Apertura]], the title was won on 8 December, where Universidad Católica faced [[Deportes Temuco]] at [[Estadio Municipal Germán Becker|Germán Becker]]. Two goals in the last half-hour secured Universidad Católica a 2–0,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-12-08|title=¡Saluden al bicampeón! Católica venció a Temuco y logró su título 12 » Prensafútbol|url=https://www.prensafutbol.cl/145785-temuco-u-catolica/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Prensafútbol|language=es}}</ref> with [[Mario Salas (football manager)|Mario Salas]] leading the team towards its first Bicampeonato for winning two national titles in a row.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Universidad Católica logró su primer bicampeonato en 79 años de historia|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/universidad-catolica-logro-su-primer-bicampeonato-en-79-anos-de-historia/2016-12-08/143822.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227062011/https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/universidad-catolica-logro-su-primer-bicampeonato-en-79-anos-de-historia/2016-12-08/143822.html |archive-date=27 December 2021 }}</ref>
On April 30, 2016, Universidad Católica won the [[2016 Torneo Clausura (Chile)|Primera Division Clausura]] title in 2016 for the first time in six years.<ref>{{Cite web|last=AFP|date=2016-05-01|title=Universidad Católica ganó título luego de seis años|url=https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2016/05/01/nota/5553345/u-catolica-gano-titulo-luego-seis-anos|access-date=2021-12-27|website=El Universo|language=es|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227063043/https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2016/05/01/nota/5553345/u-catolica-gano-titulo-luego-seis-anos/|url-status=live}}</ref> Universidad Católica won the title on the last matchday after beating [[Audax Italiano]] 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-04-30|title=Los 5 momentos claves de Universidad Católica en su 11° título|url=https://chile.as.com/chile/2016/05/01/futbol/1462054438_354517.html|access-date=2021-12-27|website=AS Chile|language=es-cl|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227063032/https://chile.as.com/chile/2016/05/01/futbol/1462054438_354517.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On 15 September 2016, the club won the [[2016 Supercopa de Chile|Supercopa de Chile]] for a first time defeating [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]] 2–1 in the final.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Universidad Católica se coronó campeón de la Supercopa {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/es-cl/news/4762/f%C3%BAtbol-chileno/2016/09/16/27576552/universidad-cat%C3%B3lica-se-coron%C3%B3-campe%C3%B3n-de-la-supercopa|access-date=2021-12-27|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=4 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104090658/https://www.goal.com/es-cl/news/4762/f%C3%BAtbol-chileno/2016/09/16/27576552/universidad-cat%C3%B3lica-se-coron%C3%B3-campe%C3%B3n-de-la-supercopa|url-status=live}}</ref> After, Universidad Católica won the [[2016 Torneo Apertura (Chile)|Primera Division Apertura]], the title was won on 8 December, where Universidad Católica faced [[Deportes Temuco]] at [[Estadio Municipal Germán Becker|Germán Becker]]. Two goals in the last half-hour secured Universidad Católica a 2–0,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-12-08|title=¡Saluden al bicampeón! Católica venció a Temuco y logró su título 12 » Prensafútbol|url=https://www.prensafutbol.cl/145785-temuco-u-catolica/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Prensafútbol|language=es|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227063944/https://www.prensafutbol.cl/145785-temuco-u-catolica/|url-status=live}}</ref> with [[Mario Salas (football manager)|Mario Salas]] leading the team towards its first Bicampeonato for winning two national titles in a row.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Universidad Católica logró su primer bicampeonato en 79 años de historia|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/universidad-catolica-logro-su-primer-bicampeonato-en-79-anos-de-historia/2016-12-08/143822.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227062011/https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/universidad-catolica-logro-su-primer-bicampeonato-en-79-anos-de-historia/2016-12-08/143822.html |archive-date=27 December 2021 }}</ref>


=== Four consecutive Chilean Primera División ===
=== Four consecutive Chilean Primera División ===
[[File:Universidad_Católica_-_Curicó_Unido_20190331_17.jpg|150px|thumb|left|[[José Pedro Fuenzalida]] is the most decorated player in Universidad Católica history.<ref>{{Cite web|title=¿Sigue el máximo referente? Un emblema de la Católica ilusiona con sus palabras a los hinchas|url=https://www.elportaldeportivo.com/campeonato-chileno/2021/12/28/sigue-el-maximo-referente-un-emblema-de-la-catolica-ilusiona-con-sus-palabras-los-hinchas-5866.html|access-date=2021-12-29|website=El Portal Deportivo|language=es}}</ref>]]
[[File:Universidad_Católica_-_Curicó_Unido_20190331_17.jpg|150px|thumb|right|[[José Pedro Fuenzalida]] is the most decorated player in Universidad Católica history.<ref>{{Cite web|title=¿Sigue el máximo referente? Un emblema de la Católica ilusiona con sus palabras a los hinchas|url=https://www.elportaldeportivo.com/campeonato-chileno/2021/12/28/sigue-el-maximo-referente-un-emblema-de-la-catolica-ilusiona-con-sus-palabras-los-hinchas-5866.html|access-date=2021-12-29|website=El Portal Deportivo|language=es|archive-date=29 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229155019/https://www.elportaldeportivo.com/campeonato-chileno/2021/12/28/sigue-el-maximo-referente-un-emblema-de-la-catolica-ilusiona-con-sus-palabras-los-hinchas-5866.html|url-status=live}}</ref>]]
[[File:Festejos de jugadores e hinchas de Universidad Católica tras la obtención del tetracampeonato 2018-2021.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Celebrations of players and fans of Universidad Católica after winning the 2018-2021 four-time championship.]]
With [[Beñat San José]] as manager, Universidad Católica won the title 2018 on the last matchday after beating [[Deportes Temuco]] 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Universidad Católica venció a Deportes Temuco y es el nuevo campeón del fútbol chileno|url=https://www.anfp.cl/noticia/32270/universidad-catolica-vencio-a-deportes-temuco-y-es-el-nuevo-campeon-del-futbol-chileno|access-date=2021-12-26|website=ANFP|language=es}}</ref> In 2019, with [[Gustavo Quinteros]] Universidad Católica won their 2th [[2019 Supercopa de Chile|Supercopa de Chile]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Universidad Católica derrota a Palestino y es el campeón de los campeones de Chile|url=https://www.anfp.cl/noticia/32850/universidad-catolica-derrota-a-palestino-y-es-el-campeon-de-los-campeones-de-chile|access-date=2021-12-26|website=ANFP|language=es}}</ref> and won a second consecutive [[2019 Chilean Primera División|Primera División title]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Quinteros guió a la UC a otro bicampeonato|url=https://tntsports.cl/nacional/Quinteros-guio-a-la-UC-a-otro-bicampeonato--20200327-0001.html|access-date=2022-01-07|website=TNT Sports|language=es-CL}}</ref> Due to the [[2019 Chilean protests]], the competition was suspended since mid-October with six matchdays still left.<ref>{{cite web|date=22 November 2019|title=LA ANFP SUSPENDE NUEVAMENTE LA FECHA DEL FÚTBOL CHILENO POR "FALTA DE CONTINGENTES POLICIALES"|url=https://www.t13.cl/noticia/deportes13/futbol-chileno-anfp-suspende-fecha-22-11-2019|publisher=t13.cl|language=es}}</ref> On 29 November 2019, [[Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional|ANFP]]'s Council of Presidents voted to conclude the season.<ref>{{cite web|date=29 November 2019|title=La ANFP da por concluido el torneo: la UC es el campeón|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/se-acaba-torneo-nacional/919969/|publisher=La Tercera|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=1 December 2019|title=Universidad Católica Champion of Chile As Season Stops Short|url=https://chiletoday.cl/site/universidad-catolica-champion-of-chile-as-season-stops-short/|access-date=3 December 2019|website=Chile Today}}</ref> The title was the 14th official league in the club's history.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fernando Contreras|date=2019-11-29|title=La estrella 14 de la UC, un título sin fiesta|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/uc-bicampeon-titulo-triste/915609/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=La Tercera}}</ref> In the 2010s, Universidad Católica won five league championships, a [[Copa Chile]] and two [[Supercopa de Chile|Chilean Supercups]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=La Universidad Católica es el gran ganador de la década|url=https://www.pauta.cl/deportes/universidad-catolica-es-el-equipo-que-obtuvo-mas-puntos-en-la-decada|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=pauta|language=es-CL|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301003329/https://www.pauta.cl/deportes/universidad-catolica-es-el-equipo-que-obtuvo-mas-puntos-en-la-decada |archive-date=1 March 2020 }}</ref>

With [[Beñat San José]] as manager, Universidad Católica won the title 2018 on the last matchday after beating [[Deportes Temuco]] 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Universidad Católica venció a Deportes Temuco y es el nuevo campeón del fútbol chileno|url=https://www.anfp.cl/noticia/32270/universidad-catolica-vencio-a-deportes-temuco-y-es-el-nuevo-campeon-del-futbol-chileno|access-date=2021-12-26|website=ANFP|language=es|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226100929/https://www.anfp.cl/noticia/32270/universidad-catolica-vencio-a-deportes-temuco-y-es-el-nuevo-campeon-del-futbol-chileno|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, with [[Gustavo Quinteros]] Universidad Católica won their 2th [[2019 Supercopa de Chile|Supercopa de Chile]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Universidad Católica derrota a Palestino y es el campeón de los campeones de Chile|url=https://www.anfp.cl/noticia/32850/universidad-catolica-derrota-a-palestino-y-es-el-campeon-de-los-campeones-de-chile|access-date=2021-12-26|website=ANFP|language=es|archive-date=14 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211214044953/https://www.anfp.cl/noticia/32850/universidad-catolica-derrota-a-palestino-y-es-el-campeon-de-los-campeones-de-chile|url-status=live}}</ref> and won a second consecutive [[2019 Chilean Primera División|Primera División title]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Quinteros guió a la UC a otro bicampeonato|url=https://tntsports.cl/nacional/Quinteros-guio-a-la-UC-a-otro-bicampeonato--20200327-0001.html|access-date=2022-01-07|website=TNT Sports|language=es-CL|archive-date=25 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125022052/https://tntsports.cl/nacional/Quinteros-guio-a-la-UC-a-otro-bicampeonato--20200327-0001.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Due to the [[2019 Chilean protests]], the competition was suspended since mid-October with six matchdays still left.<ref>{{cite web|date=22 November 2019|title=LA ANFP SUSPENDE NUEVAMENTE LA FECHA DEL FÚTBOL CHILENO POR "FALTA DE CONTINGENTES POLICIALES"|url=https://www.t13.cl/noticia/deportes13/futbol-chileno-anfp-suspende-fecha-22-11-2019|publisher=t13.cl|language=es|access-date=26 December 2021|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226101801/https://www.t13.cl/noticia/deportes13/futbol-chileno-anfp-suspende-fecha-22-11-2019|url-status=live}}</ref> On 29 November 2019, [[Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional|ANFP]]'s Council of Presidents voted to conclude the season.<ref>{{cite web|date=29 November 2019|title=La ANFP da por concluido el torneo: la UC es el campeón|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/se-acaba-torneo-nacional/919969/|publisher=La Tercera|language=es|access-date=26 December 2021|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226101800/https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/se-acaba-torneo-nacional/919969/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=1 December 2019|title=Universidad Católica Champion of Chile As Season Stops Short|url=https://chiletoday.cl/site/universidad-catolica-champion-of-chile-as-season-stops-short/|access-date=3 December 2019|website=Chile Today|archive-date=3 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203042230/https://chiletoday.cl/site/universidad-catolica-champion-of-chile-as-season-stops-short/|url-status=live}}</ref> The title was the 14th official league in the club's history.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fernando Contreras|date=2019-11-29|title=La estrella 14 de la UC, un título sin fiesta|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/uc-bicampeon-titulo-triste/915609/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=La Tercera|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226101804/https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/uc-bicampeon-titulo-triste/915609/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the 2010s, Universidad Católica won five league championships, a [[Copa Chile]] and two [[Supercopa de Chile|Chilean Supercups]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=La Universidad Católica es el gran ganador de la década|url=https://www.pauta.cl/deportes/universidad-catolica-es-el-equipo-que-obtuvo-mas-puntos-en-la-decada|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=pauta|date=30 November 2019 |language=es-CL|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301003329/https://www.pauta.cl/deportes/universidad-catolica-es-el-equipo-que-obtuvo-mas-puntos-en-la-decada |archive-date=1 March 2020 }}</ref>


On 14 February 2020, with [[Ariel Holan]] Universidad Católica secured their third consecutive [[2020 Chilean Primera División|Primera División]] title,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Comunicaciones|first=Compañia Chilena de|title=U. Católica empató con La Calera y se coronó por primera vez tricampeón del fútbol chileno|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/campeonato-nacional/u-catolica-empato-con-la-calera-y-se-corono-por-primera-vez-tricampeon/2021-02-10/231159.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish}}</ref> they also achieved the semi-finals of [[2019 Copa Chile|Copa Chile]].<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Barrera|first1=Cristian|last2=Temuco|date=2020-01-19|title=Ariel Holan, tras la eliminación de la UC de Copa Chile: "No estamos contentos, pero no es un golpe"|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/ariel-holan-no-estamos-contentos-pero-no-es-un-golpe/979223/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=La Tercera}}</ref> Days after winning the title, Holan announced his resignation as Universidad Católica<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mostrador|first=El|date=2021-02-19|title=Ariel Holan dejó el banco de la Universidad Católica y está a una firma de arribar al Santos de Brasil|url=https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/deportes/2021/02/19/ariel-holan-dejo-el-banco-de-la-universidad-catolica-y-esta-a-una-firma-de-arribar-al-santos-de-brasil/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=El Mostrador|language=es}}</ref> and in March, Gustavo Poyet was appointed coach, signing a two-year contract,<ref>{{Cite web|title=GUSTAVO POYET ES EL NUEVO DIRECTOR TÉCNICO DE UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/news/detail/gustavo-poyet-es-el-nuevo-director-tcnico-de-universidad-catlica|access-date=2021-12-26|website=Cruzados|language=en}}</ref> and Universidad Católica won their 3th [[2020 Supercopa de Chile|Supercopa de Chile]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lucay|first=Carlos González|date=2021-03-21|title=El Huracán del Nacional: la tarde inolvidable de Gonzalo Tapia|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/el-huracan-del-nacional-la-tarde-inolvidable-de-gonzalo-tapia/3SY6F6PYDVHTZGNJEHE4AWQBGM/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=La Tercera}}</ref> In [[2021 Copa Libertadores]], Católica finished second on the group stage,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-26|title=Luego de 10 años: la UC clasifica a octavos de final de Libertadores tras vencer a Atlético Nacional|url=https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/futbol-internacional/chilenos-en-el-exterior/2021/05/26/al-todo-o-nada-en-libertadores-catolica-va-por-el-pase-a-octavos-en-duelo-clave-ante-a-nacional.shtml|access-date=2021-12-26|website=BioBioChile - La Red de Prensa Más Grande de Chile|language=es}}</ref> and then advanced to the round of 16, before being knocked out by the [[Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras|Palmeiras]] from Brazil,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-21|title=Universidad Católica eliminada de la Copa Libertadores tras perder con Palmeiras|url=https://www.24horas.cl/deportes/futbol-internacional/universidad-catolica-eliminada-de-la-copa-libertadores-tras-perder-con-palmeiras-4882904|access-date=2021-12-26|website=24Horas.cl|language=es}}</ref> who would go on to win the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-27|title=Palmeiras, campeón de la Copa Libertadores de América|url=https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2021/11/27/palmeiras-vence-a-flamengo-y-es-el-campeon-de-la-copa-libertadores/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=CNN|language=es}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, [[Gus Poyet|Gustavo Poyet]] was sacked from his managerial position,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gustavo Poyet dejó de ser entrenador de Universidad Católica|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/gustavo-poyet-dejo-de-ser-entrenador-de-universidad-catolica/2021-08-30/132333.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-26|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830174609/https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/gustavo-poyet-dejo-de-ser-entrenador-de-universidad-catolica/2021-08-30/132333.html |archive-date=30 August 2021 }}</ref> one day after [[Cristian Paulucci]] was announced as the new coach.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-01|title=Cristian Paulucci fue nombrado entrenador interino de la UC|url=https://www.espn.cl/futbol/chile/nota/_/id/9138661/universidad-catolica-gustavo-poyet-director-tecnico-entrenador-interino-cristian-paulucci|access-date=2021-12-26|website=ESPN.cl|language=es}}</ref> On 20 January 2021, Universidad Católica won their four [[2021 Supercopa de Chile|Supercopa de Chile]] title, after beating [[Ñublense]]'s in a penalty shootout.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-19|title=Universidad Católica superó a Ñublense y es campeón de la Supercopa de Chile|url=https://www.espn.cl/futbol/chile/nota/_/id/9538555/universidad-catolica-final-supercopa-nublense-paulucci|access-date=2021-12-26|website=ESPN.cl|language=es}}</ref> On 4 December 2021, Universidad Católica were confirmed [[2021 Chilean Primera División|2021 Primera División]] champions, reaching four consecutive league titles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Universidad Católica es el primer tetracampeón anual del fútbol chileno con una campaña histórica|url=https://redgol.cl/ucatolica/Everton-vs-Universidad-Catolica-por-la-fecha-34-del-Campeonato-Nacional-2021-20211203-0095.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=RedGol|language=es-ES}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Tapia|first=Carlos|date=2021-12-05|title=Tetracampeones: la UC es la dueña absoluta del fútbol chileno|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/tetracampeones-la-uc-es-la-duena-absoluta-del-futbol-chileno/GWF3E3HBIJGMLDSQ3OSHCF2XGQ/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-06|website=La Tercera|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204232416/https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/tetracampeones-la-uc-es-la-duena-absoluta-del-futbol-chileno/GWF3E3HBIJGMLDSQ3OSHCF2XGQ/ |archive-date=4 December 2021 }}</ref>
On 14 February 2020, with [[Ariel Holan]] Universidad Católica secured their third consecutive [[2020 Chilean Primera División|Primera División]] title,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Comunicaciones|first=Compañia Chilena de|title=U. Católica empató con La Calera y se coronó por primera vez tricampeón del fútbol chileno|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/campeonato-nacional/u-catolica-empato-con-la-calera-y-se-corono-por-primera-vez-tricampeon/2021-02-10/231159.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish|archive-date=8 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108153845/https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/campeonato-nacional/u-catolica-empato-con-la-calera-y-se-corono-por-primera-vez-tricampeon/2021-02-10/231159.html|url-status=live}}</ref> they also achieved the semi-finals of [[2019 Copa Chile|Copa Chile]].<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Barrera|first1=Cristian|last2=Temuco|date=2020-01-19|title=Ariel Holan, tras la eliminación de la UC de Copa Chile: "No estamos contentos, pero no es un golpe"|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/ariel-holan-no-estamos-contentos-pero-no-es-un-golpe/979223/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=La Tercera|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226101801/https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/ariel-holan-no-estamos-contentos-pero-no-es-un-golpe/979223/|url-status=live}}</ref> Days after winning the title, Holan announced his resignation as Universidad Católica<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mostrador|first=El|date=2021-02-19|title=Ariel Holan dejó el banco de la Universidad Católica y está a una firma de arribar al Santos de Brasil|url=https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/deportes/2021/02/19/ariel-holan-dejo-el-banco-de-la-universidad-catolica-y-esta-a-una-firma-de-arribar-al-santos-de-brasil/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=El Mostrador|language=es|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227063046/https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/deportes/2021/02/19/ariel-holan-dejo-el-banco-de-la-universidad-catolica-y-esta-a-una-firma-de-arribar-al-santos-de-brasil/|url-status=live}}</ref> and in March, Gustavo Poyet was appointed coach, signing a two-year contract,<ref>{{Cite web|title=GUSTAVO POYET ES EL NUEVO DIRECTOR TÉCNICO DE UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/news/detail/gustavo-poyet-es-el-nuevo-director-tcnico-de-universidad-catlica|access-date=2021-12-26|website=Cruzados|date=28 February 2021 |language=en|archive-date=8 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108145743/https://www.cruzados.cl/news/detail/gustavo-poyet-es-el-nuevo-director-tcnico-de-universidad-catlica|url-status=live}}</ref> and Universidad Católica won their 3rd [[2020 Supercopa de Chile|Supercopa de Chile]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lucay|first=Carlos González|date=2021-03-21|title=El Huracán del Nacional: la tarde inolvidable de Gonzalo Tapia|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/el-huracan-del-nacional-la-tarde-inolvidable-de-gonzalo-tapia/3SY6F6PYDVHTZGNJEHE4AWQBGM/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=La Tercera|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029064724/https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/el-huracan-del-nacional-la-tarde-inolvidable-de-gonzalo-tapia/3SY6F6PYDVHTZGNJEHE4AWQBGM/|url-status=live}}</ref> In [[2021 Copa Libertadores]], Católica finished second on the group stage,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-26|title=Luego de 10 años: la UC clasifica a octavos de final de Libertadores tras vencer a Atlético Nacional|url=https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/futbol-internacional/chilenos-en-el-exterior/2021/05/26/al-todo-o-nada-en-libertadores-catolica-va-por-el-pase-a-octavos-en-duelo-clave-ante-a-nacional.shtml|access-date=2021-12-26|website=BioBioChile - La Red de Prensa Más Grande de Chile|language=es|archive-date=4 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104050851/https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/futbol-internacional/chilenos-en-el-exterior/2021/05/26/al-todo-o-nada-en-libertadores-catolica-va-por-el-pase-a-octavos-en-duelo-clave-ante-a-nacional.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> and then advanced to the round of 16, before being knocked out by the [[Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras|Palmeiras]] from Brazil,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-21|title=Universidad Católica eliminada de la Copa Libertadores tras perder con Palmeiras|url=https://www.24horas.cl/deportes/futbol-internacional/universidad-catolica-eliminada-de-la-copa-libertadores-tras-perder-con-palmeiras-4882904|access-date=2021-12-26|website=24Horas.cl|language=es|archive-date=30 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030193649/https://www.24horas.cl/deportes/futbol-internacional/universidad-catolica-eliminada-de-la-copa-libertadores-tras-perder-con-palmeiras-4882904|url-status=live}}</ref> who would go on to win the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-27|title=Palmeiras, campeón de la Copa Libertadores de América|url=https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2021/11/27/palmeiras-vence-a-flamengo-y-es-el-campeon-de-la-copa-libertadores/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=CNN|language=es|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226103336/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2021/11/27/palmeiras-vence-a-flamengo-y-es-el-campeon-de-la-copa-libertadores/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 30 August 2021, [[Gus Poyet|Gustavo Poyet]] was sacked from his managerial position,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gustavo Poyet dejó de ser entrenador de Universidad Católica|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/gustavo-poyet-dejo-de-ser-entrenador-de-universidad-catolica/2021-08-30/132333.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-26|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830174609/https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/universidad-catolica/gustavo-poyet-dejo-de-ser-entrenador-de-universidad-catolica/2021-08-30/132333.html |archive-date=30 August 2021 }}</ref> one day after [[Cristian Paulucci]] was announced as the new coach.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-01|title=Cristian Paulucci fue nombrado entrenador interino de la UC|url=https://www.espn.cl/futbol/chile/nota/_/id/9138661/universidad-catolica-gustavo-poyet-director-tecnico-entrenador-interino-cristian-paulucci|access-date=2021-12-26|website=ESPN.cl|language=es|archive-date=12 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211212054521/https://www.espn.cl/futbol/chile/nota/_/id/9138661/universidad-catolica-gustavo-poyet-director-tecnico-entrenador-interino-cristian-paulucci|url-status=live}}</ref> On 20 January 2021, Universidad Católica won their four [[2021 Supercopa de Chile|Supercopa de Chile]] title, after beating [[Ñublense]]'s in a penalty shootout.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-19|title=Universidad Católica superó a Ñublense y es campeón de la Supercopa de Chile|url=https://www.espn.cl/futbol/chile/nota/_/id/9538555/universidad-catolica-final-supercopa-nublense-paulucci|access-date=2021-12-26|website=ESPN.cl|language=es|archive-date=13 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213233959/https://www.espn.cl/futbol/chile/nota/_/id/9538555/universidad-catolica-final-supercopa-nublense-paulucci|url-status=live}}</ref> On 4 December 2021, Universidad Católica were confirmed [[2021 Chilean Primera División|2021 Primera División]] champions, reaching four consecutive league titles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Universidad Católica es el primer tetracampeón anual del fútbol chileno con una campaña histórica|url=https://redgol.cl/ucatolica/Everton-vs-Universidad-Catolica-por-la-fecha-34-del-Campeonato-Nacional-2021-20211203-0095.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=RedGol|date=5 December 2021 |language=es-ES|archive-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205141931/https://redgol.cl/ucatolica/Everton-vs-Universidad-Catolica-por-la-fecha-34-del-Campeonato-Nacional-2021-20211203-0095.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Tapia|first=Carlos|date=2021-12-05|title=Tetracampeones: la UC es la dueña absoluta del fútbol chileno|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/tetracampeones-la-uc-es-la-duena-absoluta-del-futbol-chileno/GWF3E3HBIJGMLDSQ3OSHCF2XGQ/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-06|website=La Tercera|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204232416/https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/tetracampeones-la-uc-es-la-duena-absoluta-del-futbol-chileno/GWF3E3HBIJGMLDSQ3OSHCF2XGQ/ |archive-date=4 December 2021 }}</ref>


== Crests and colours ==
== Crests and colours ==
Its official [[fight song]] is the ''Hymn of the Sports Club of the Catholic University'', based on the song [[Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Universidad Católica - Himno|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/page/himno|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-07|website=Cruzados|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806230051/http://www.cruzados.cl/page/himno |archive-date=6 August 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=La versión que nunca escuchaste del himno de Católica|url=https://www.lacuarta.com/cronica/noticia/video-la-version-que-nunca-escuchaste-del-himno-de-catolica/130458/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-07|website=La Cuarta|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107125326/https://www.lacuarta.com/cronica/noticia/video-la-version-que-nunca-escuchaste-del-himno-de-catolica/130458/ |archive-date=7 January 2022 }}</ref>
Its official [[fight song]] is the ''Hymn of the Sports Club of the Catholic University'', based on the song [[Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Universidad Católica - Himno|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/page/himno|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-07|website=Cruzados|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806230051/http://www.cruzados.cl/page/himno |archive-date=6 August 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=La versión que nunca escuchaste del himno de Católica|url=https://www.lacuarta.com/cronica/noticia/video-la-version-que-nunca-escuchaste-del-himno-de-catolica/130458/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-07|website=La Cuarta|date=29 November 2013 |language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107125326/https://www.lacuarta.com/cronica/noticia/video-la-version-que-nunca-escuchaste-del-himno-de-catolica/130458/ |archive-date=7 January 2022 }}</ref>


=== Crests ===
=== Crests ===
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! Period
! Period
! Kit manufacturer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/page/auspiciadores|title=Cruzados - Auspiciadores Oficiales|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=Cruzados|language=en}}</ref>
! Kit manufacturer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/page/auspiciadores|title=Cruzados - Auspiciadores Oficiales|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=Cruzados|language=en|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221102816/https://www.cruzados.cl/page/auspiciadores|url-status=live}}</ref>
! Shirt sponsor
! Shirt sponsor
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|1986 - 1989
|1986 - 1989
| rowspan="2" |[[Pan Am]]<ref name=":1">{{cite web|last=Retamal|first=Rodrigo|url=https://www.latercera.com/mouse/las-clasicas-e-inolvidables-marcas-que-fueron-sponsor-de-las-camisetas-del-futbol-chileno/|title=Las clásicas e inolvidables marcas que fueron sponsor de las camisetas del fútbol chileno|date=2017-10-26|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=La Tercera}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |[[Pan Am]]<ref name=":1">{{cite web|last=Retamal|first=Rodrigo|url=https://www.latercera.com/mouse/las-clasicas-e-inolvidables-marcas-que-fueron-sponsor-de-las-camisetas-del-futbol-chileno/|title=Las clásicas e inolvidables marcas que fueron sponsor de las camisetas del fútbol chileno|date=2017-10-26|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=La Tercera|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221102827/https://www.latercera.com/mouse/las-clasicas-e-inolvidables-marcas-que-fueron-sponsor-de-las-camisetas-del-futbol-chileno/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|1989
|1989
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|1990 - 1991
|1990 - 1991
|Ladeco<ref name=":1"/>
|Ladeco<ref name=":1">{{cite web|last=Retamal|first=Rodrigo|url=https://www.latercera.com/mouse/las-clasicas-e-inolvidables-marcas-que-fueron-sponsor-de-las-camisetas-del-futbol-chileno/|title=Las clásicas e inolvidables marcas que fueron sponsor de las camisetas del fútbol chileno|date=2017-10-26|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=La Tercera}}</ref>
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|1992 - 1995
|1992 - 1995
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|2003 - 2008
|2003 - 2008
| rowspan="2" |Cristal<ref>{{cite web|url=https://todosobrecamisetas.com/2008/01/directv-sera-nuevo-sponsor-de/|title=DirecTV Será Nuevo Sponsor de Universidad Católica|date=2008-01-01|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=Todo Sobre Camisetas|language=en-US}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |Cristal<ref>{{cite web|url=https://todosobrecamisetas.com/2008/01/directv-sera-nuevo-sponsor-de/|title=DirecTV Será Nuevo Sponsor de Universidad Católica|date=2008-01-01|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=Todo Sobre Camisetas|language=en-US|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221102827/https://todosobrecamisetas.com/2008/01/directv-sera-nuevo-sponsor-de/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|2008 - 2011
|2008 - 2011
| rowspan="2" |[[Puma SE|Puma]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latercera.com/noticia/universidad-catolica-presenta-nuevo-modelo-de-su-camiseta-para-la-temporada/|title=Universidad Católica presenta nuevo modelo de su camiseta para la temporada.|date=2012-01-27|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=La Tercera}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |[[Puma SE|Puma]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latercera.com/noticia/universidad-catolica-presenta-nuevo-modelo-de-su-camiseta-para-la-temporada/|title=Universidad Católica presenta nuevo modelo de su camiseta para la temporada.|date=2012-01-27|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=La Tercera|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221102821/https://www.latercera.com/noticia/universidad-catolica-presenta-nuevo-modelo-de-su-camiseta-para-la-temporada/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|2012 - 2014
|2012 - 2014
| rowspan="3" |[[DirecTV]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/2012/01/24/directv-es-el-nuevo-sponsor-de-universidad-catolica.shtml|title=DirecTV es el nuevo sponsor de Universidad Católica|date=2012-01-24|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=BioBioChile - La Red de Prensa Más Grande de Chile|language=es}}</ref>
| rowspan="3" |[[DirecTV]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/2012/01/24/directv-es-el-nuevo-sponsor-de-universidad-catolica.shtml|title=DirecTV es el nuevo sponsor de Universidad Católica|date=2012-01-24|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=BioBioChile - La Red de Prensa Más Grande de Chile|language=es|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221102824/https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/2012/01/24/directv-es-el-nuevo-sponsor-de-universidad-catolica.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|2015 - 2018
|2015 - 2017
|[[Umbro]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://chile.as.com/chile/2014/12/09/futbol/1418141032_942681.html|title=Umbro vestirá a Universidad Católica a partir del próximo año|date=2014-12-09|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=AS Chile|language=es-cl}}</ref>
|[[Umbro]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://chile.as.com/chile/2014/12/09/futbol/1418141032_942681.html|title=Umbro vestirá a Universidad Católica a partir del próximo año|date=2014-12-09|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=AS Chile|language=es-cl|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221102820/https://chile.as.com/chile/2014/12/09/futbol/1418141032_942681.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|2018
|2019
| rowspan="2" |[[Under Armour]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.encancha.cl/futbol-chileno/u-catolica/2021/12/1/la-piel-del-tetracampeon-la-uc-confirmo-que-marca-la-vestira-por-los-proximos-dos-anos-134937.html|title=La piel del tetracampeón: La UC confirmó qué marca la vestirá por los próximos dos años|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=www.encancha.cl|language=spanish}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |[[Under Armour]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.encancha.cl/futbol-chileno/u-catolica/2021/12/1/la-piel-del-tetracampeon-la-uc-confirmo-que-marca-la-vestira-por-los-proximos-dos-anos-134937.html|title=La piel del tetracampeón: La UC confirmó qué marca la vestirá por los próximos dos años|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=www.encancha.cl|date=December 2021 |language=spanish|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221102820/https://www.encancha.cl/futbol-chileno/u-catolica/2021/12/1/la-piel-del-tetracampeon-la-uc-confirmo-que-marca-la-vestira-por-los-proximos-dos-anos-134937.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|2020 - 2023
|2020 - 2023
|BICE<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bicevida.cl/bice-patrocinador-principal-universidad-catolica/|title=BICE es el nuevo Patrocinador Principal de Universidad Católica {{!}} BICE VIDA|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=www.bicevida.cl}}</ref>
|BICE<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bicevida.cl/bice-patrocinador-principal-universidad-catolica/|title=BICE es el nuevo Patrocinador Principal de Universidad Católica {{!}} BICE VIDA|accessdate=2021-12-21|website=www.bicevida.cl|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221102820/https://www.bicevida.cl/bice-patrocinador-principal-universidad-catolica/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| opened = 4 September 1988
| opened = 4 September 1988
| architect = Esteban Barbieri
| architect = Esteban Barbieri
| seating_capacity = 14,118
| seating_capacity = 20,000
| dimensions = {{convert|106|x|72|m|abbr=on}}
| dimensions = {{convert|106|x|72|m|abbr=on}}
}}
}}


Universidad Católica has owned four stadiums: [[Estadio Universidad Católica]], located in the Maestranza and Marcoleta sector; [[Estadio Campos de Sports de Ñuñoa|Campos de Sports de Ñuñoa]], which already had an extensive history in Chilean sports; Independencia, located in the homonymous commune of [[Santiago]] and inaugurated on October 12, 1945; and [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo|San Carlos de Apoquindo]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Estadio |url=https://cruzados.cl/estadio/ |language=es |access-date=27 March 2024 |publisher=Cruzados |archive-date= |archive-url= }}</ref>
After moving between grounds, the team moved to the Independencia Stadium in 1945, which remained its home ground for 26 years and which was demolished because of the financial problems of the club, and started to play at [[Unión Española]] Stadium, the [[Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK|Santa Laura]]. After that, Universidad Católica moved its home matches to [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo|San Carlos de Apoquindo]], which was inaugurated on 4 September 1988 with a match against [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=SE CUMPLEN 32 AÑOS DE LA INAUGURACIÓN DE SAN CARLOS DE APOQUINDO|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/news/detail/se-cumplen-32-aos-de-la-inauguracin-de-san-carlos-de-apoquindo|access-date=2021-12-26|website=Cruzados|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-04|title=7 datos desconocidos a 30 años de la inauguración de San Carlos|url=https://chile.as.com/chile/2018/09/03/futbol/1536006833_422856.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=AS Chile|language=es-cl}}</ref>

After moving between grounds, the team moved to the Independencia Stadium in 1945, which remained its home ground for 26 years and which was demolished because of the financial problems of the club, and started to play at [[Unión Española]] Stadium, the [[Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK|Santa Laura]]. After that, Universidad Católica moved its home matches to [[Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo|San Carlos de Apoquindo]], which was inaugurated on 4 September 1988 with a match against [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=SE CUMPLEN 32 AÑOS DE LA INAUGURACIÓN DE SAN CARLOS DE APOQUINDO|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/news/detail/se-cumplen-32-aos-de-la-inauguracin-de-san-carlos-de-apoquindo|access-date=2021-12-26|website=Cruzados|date=4 September 2020 |language=en|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226082145/https://www.cruzados.cl/news/detail/se-cumplen-32-aos-de-la-inauguracin-de-san-carlos-de-apoquindo|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-04|title=7 datos desconocidos a 30 años de la inauguración de San Carlos|url=https://chile.as.com/chile/2018/09/03/futbol/1536006833_422856.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=AS Chile|language=es-cl|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226082138/https://chile.as.com/chile/2018/09/03/futbol/1536006833_422856.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


The Universidad Católica has attained fame as a favorite of the higher classes, because of many factors, which range from the location of the club's stadium, San Carlos de Apoquindo (in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of the capital) and Headquarters, although there are "UC" fans all around the country, including popular regions or towns.
The Universidad Católica has attained fame as a favorite of the higher classes, because of many factors, which range from the location of the club's stadium, San Carlos de Apoquindo (in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of the capital) and Headquarters, although there are "UC" fans all around the country, including popular regions or towns.


Due to the neighborhood's strong influence (wealthy families), the club has been unable to be approved for projects to enlarge the stadium and thus draw larger crowds. Only until in recent years the club was allowed by the commune of Las Condes, to host their clasicos matches against [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]] and [[Colo-Colo]] in their own stadium. Although just a limited number of its rivals' supporters are allowed to be present at these matches due to security reasons inside the stadium and around its high-end neighborhood.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Católica podrá recibir a Colo Colo en San Carlos pero se abre otra polémica|url=https://www.emol.com/especiales/2011/deportes/torneo-clausura/detallenoticias.asp?idnoticia=507616|access-date=2021-12-26|website=www.emol.com}}</ref>
Due to the neighborhood's strong influence (wealthy families), the club has been unable to be approved for projects to enlarge the stadium and thus draw larger crowds. Only until in recent years the club was allowed by the commune of Las Condes, to host their clasicos matches against [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]] and [[Colo-Colo]] in their own stadium. Although just a limited number of its rivals' supporters are allowed to be present at these matches due to security reasons inside the stadium and around its high-end neighborhood.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Católica podrá recibir a Colo Colo en San Carlos pero se abre otra polémica|url=https://www.emol.com/especiales/2011/deportes/torneo-clausura/detallenoticias.asp?idnoticia=507616|access-date=2021-12-26|website=www.emol.com|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226082139/https://www.emol.com/especiales/2011/deportes/torneo-clausura/detallenoticias.asp?idnoticia=507616|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Records and statistics ==
== Records and statistics ==
{{Main|List of Club Deportivo Universidad Católica records and statistics}}
{{Main|List of Club Deportivo Universidad Católica records and statistics}}


[[Mario Lepe]] holds the record for most Universidad Católica appearances, having played 639 first-team matches (76 matches for Copa Libertadores de América) from 1982 to 2000. Andrés Romero comes second with 484 appearances. José María Buljubasich is Universidad Católica's all-least beaten goalkeeper, with 1352 minutes (4th on IFFHS ranking).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tercera|first=La|date=2010-12-22|title=Buljubasich destaca 4º en ranking histórico de porteros invictos|url=https://www.latercera.com/noticia/buljubasich-destaca-4o-en-ranking-historico-de-porteros-invictos/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=La Tercera}}</ref>
[[Mario Lepe]] holds the record for most Universidad Católica appearances, having played 639 first-team matches (76 matches for Copa Libertadores de América) from 1982 to 2000. Andrés Romero comes second with 484 appearances. José María Buljubasich is Universidad Católica's all-least beaten goalkeeper, with 1352 minutes (4th on IFFHS ranking).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tercera|first=La|date=2010-12-22|title=Buljubasich destaca 4º en ranking histórico de porteros invictos|url=https://www.latercera.com/noticia/buljubasich-destaca-4o-en-ranking-historico-de-porteros-invictos/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=La Tercera|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226090631/https://www.latercera.com/noticia/buljubasich-destaca-4o-en-ranking-historico-de-porteros-invictos/|url-status=live}}</ref>


Universidad Católica's all-time highest goalscorer in official competitions is Rodrigo Barrera with 118 goals,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rodrigo Barrera: "Soy el goleador histórico en todas las divisiones de la UC, pero muchos hinchas me dicen traidor"|url=https://redgol.cl/ucatolica/Rodrigo-Barrera-Soy-el-goleador-historico-en-todas-las-divisiones-de-la-UC-pero-muchos-hinchas-me-dicen-traidor-20200504-0048.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=RedGol|language=es-ES}}</ref> surpassing [[Raimundo Infante]]'s 113 goals on 2002.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Navarrete|first=Daniel Bustos y Luis|date=2020-06-05|title=Goleadores de clásicos, la pesadilla del archirrival|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/goleadores-de-clasicos-la-pesadilla-del-archirrival/REPMPWDWMBBH3L7TCWKWRO3Z4U/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=La Tercera}}</ref> Four other players have also scored over 100 goals for Universidad Católica: [[Alberto Fouillioux]] (1957-1975),<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2014-10-31|title=Barrera: "Hasta hoy los hinchas de la UC me dicen traidor"|url=https://chile.as.com/chile/2014/10/30/futbol/1414632240_920366.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=AS Chile|language=es-cl}}</ref> [[Néstor Isella]] (1963-1970),<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2014-10-31|title=Barrera: "Hasta hoy los hinchas de la UC me dicen traidor"|url=https://chile.as.com/chile/2014/10/30/futbol/1414632240_920366.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=AS Chile|language=es-cl}}</ref> [[Osvaldo Hurtado (football manager)|Osvaldo Hurtado]] (1980-1988t)<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2014-10-31|title=Barrera: "Hasta hoy los hinchas de la UC me dicen traidor"|url=https://chile.as.com/chile/2014/10/30/futbol/1414632240_920366.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=AS Chile|language=es-cl}}</ref> and the previous goalscoring record-holder [[Raimundo Infante]] (1941-1956).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Navarrete|first=Daniel Bustos y Luis|date=2020-06-05|title=Goleadores de clásicos, la pesadilla del archirrival|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/goleadores-de-clasicos-la-pesadilla-del-archirrival/REPMPWDWMBBH3L7TCWKWRO3Z4U/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=La Tercera}}</ref> [[Raimundo Infante|Infante]] being Universidad Católica's top goalscorer of all time in La Liga history with 103 goals.
Universidad Católica's all-time highest goalscorer in official competitions is Rodrigo Barrera with 118 goals,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rodrigo Barrera: "Soy el goleador histórico en todas las divisiones de la UC, pero muchos hinchas me dicen traidor"|url=https://redgol.cl/ucatolica/Rodrigo-Barrera-Soy-el-goleador-historico-en-todas-las-divisiones-de-la-UC-pero-muchos-hinchas-me-dicen-traidor-20200504-0048.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=RedGol|date=4 May 2020 |language=es-ES|archive-date=5 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105165856/https://redgol.cl/ucatolica/Rodrigo-Barrera-Soy-el-goleador-historico-en-todas-las-divisiones-de-la-UC-pero-muchos-hinchas-me-dicen-traidor-20200504-0048.html|url-status=live}}</ref> surpassing [[Raimundo Infante]]'s 113 goals in 2002.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Navarrete|first=Daniel Bustos y Luis|date=2020-06-05|title=Goleadores de clásicos, la pesadilla del archirrival|url=https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/goleadores-de-clasicos-la-pesadilla-del-archirrival/REPMPWDWMBBH3L7TCWKWRO3Z4U/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=La Tercera|archive-date=11 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111020834/https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/goleadores-de-clasicos-la-pesadilla-del-archirrival/REPMPWDWMBBH3L7TCWKWRO3Z4U/|url-status=live}}</ref> Four other players have also scored over 100 goals for Universidad Católica: [[Alberto Fouillioux]] (1957-1975),<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2014-10-31|title=Barrera: "Hasta hoy los hinchas de la UC me dicen traidor"|url=https://chile.as.com/chile/2014/10/30/futbol/1414632240_920366.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=AS Chile|language=es-cl|archive-date=5 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105152316/https://chile.as.com/chile/2014/10/30/futbol/1414632240_920366.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Néstor Isella]] (1963-1970),<ref name=":2"/> [[Osvaldo Hurtado (football manager)|Osvaldo Hurtado]] (1980-1988t)<ref name=":2"/> and the previous goalscoring record-holder [[Raimundo Infante]] (1941-1956).<ref name=":0"/> [[Raimundo Infante|Infante]] being Universidad Católica's top goalscorer of all time in La Liga history with 103 goals.


The [[IFFHS]] ranked the team in 8th place in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|title=La U y la UC están entre los 10 mejores clubes del orbe, según IFFHS|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/rankings/la-u-y-la-uc-estan-entre-los-10-mejores-clubes-del-orbe-segun-iffhs/2012-02-02/095428.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227064552/https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/rankings/la-u-y-la-uc-estan-entre-los-10-mejores-clubes-del-orbe-segun-iffhs/2012-02-02/095428.html |archive-date=27 December 2021 }}</ref> The club has reached notoriety, both in a national and South American level, as the owner of one of the best infrastructures and training centers in the continent. As such, it is a good source of young talents, which occasionally rise to stardom in the club. Its most recent youth academy produced player known worldwide is [[Gary Medel]], currently playing for Italian side [[Bologna F.C. 1909|Bologna FC]], among other clubs such as Boca Juniors, Sevilla and Internazionale, as well as playing a big role in Chile's 2010 and 2014 World Cup squads.
The [[IFFHS]] ranked the team in 8th place in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|title=La U y la UC están entre los 10 mejores clubes del orbe, según IFFHS|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/rankings/la-u-y-la-uc-estan-entre-los-10-mejores-clubes-del-orbe-segun-iffhs/2012-02-02/095428.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=alairelibre.cl|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227064552/https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/rankings/la-u-y-la-uc-estan-entre-los-10-mejores-clubes-del-orbe-segun-iffhs/2012-02-02/095428.html |archive-date=27 December 2021 }}</ref> The club has reached notoriety, both in a national and South American level, as the owner of one of the best infrastructures and training centers in the continent. As such, it is a good source of young talents, which occasionally rise to stardom in the club. Its most recent youth academy produced player known worldwide is [[Gary Medel]], currently playing for Italian side [[Bologna F.C. 1909|Bologna FC]], among other clubs such as Boca Juniors, Sevilla and Internazionale, as well as playing a big role in Chile's 2010 and 2014 World Cup squads.
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== Support and rivalries ==
== Support and rivalries ==
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Universidad Católica is the third club with the largest following in Chile, with approximately 13% of the total Chilean football fans according to research published in 2006 by Fundación Futuro, according by Spanish newspaper agency [[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]] in 2012 have approximately 9%<ref>{{cite web|date=23 August 2012|title=Chile es del 'Colo' aunque gane la 'U'|url=http://www.marca.com/2012/07/23/futbol/futbol_internacional/chile/1343054579.html|publisher=[[Marca.com]]}}</ref> and according by Adimark in 2018, have a 7% of the total Chilean football fans.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-24|title=U. de Chile - Colo Colo: ¿Qué equipo tiene más hinchas en Chile?|url=https://chile.as.com/chile/2021/09/24/futbol/1632496090_795130.html|access-date=2021-12-27|website=AS Chile|language=es-cl}}</ref>
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Universidad Católica is the third club with the largest following in Chile, with approximately 13% of the total Chilean football fans according to research published in 2006 by Fundación Futuro, according by Spanish newspaper agency [[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]] in 2012 have approximately 9%<ref>{{cite web|date=23 August 2012|title=Chile es del 'Colo' aunque gane la 'U'|url=http://www.marca.com/2012/07/23/futbol/futbol_internacional/chile/1343054579.html|publisher=[[Marca.com]]|access-date=27 December 2021|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227052608/https://www.marca.com/2012/07/23/futbol/futbol_internacional/chile/1343054579.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and according by Adimark in 2018, have a 7% of the total Chilean football fans.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-24|title=U. de Chile - Colo Colo: ¿Qué equipo tiene más hinchas en Chile?|url=https://chile.as.com/chile/2021/09/24/futbol/1632496090_795130.html|access-date=2021-12-27|website=AS Chile|language=es-cl|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227052602/https://chile.as.com/chile/2021/09/24/futbol/1632496090_795130.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


=== Clásico Universitario ===
=== Clásico Universitario ===
{{Main|Clásico Universitario}}
{{Main|Clásico Universitario}}
There is often a rivalry between the two clubs from academic roots, where the game between Unversidad Católica and [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]] is known as "[[Clásico Universitario|Clásico Unviersitario]]". It is the oldest confrontation between two clubs from academic roots, as the first confrontation goes back to the University Classic of 1909.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Hitos Cruzados|url=https://www.cruzados.cl/page/hitos|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Cruzados|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216040246/https://www.cruzados.cl/page/hitos |archive-date=16 December 2019 }}</ref> Rivalry, both in sports and in academic issues, made these matches between the universities become more and more important, eventually reaching the national status of "Universities' Derby".<ref name=":3" />
There is often a rivalry between the two clubs from academic roots, where the game between Universidad Católica and [[Club Universidad de Chile|Universidad de Chile]] is known as "[[Clásico Universitario]]". It is the oldest confrontation between two clubs from academic roots, as the first confrontation goes back to the University Classic of 1909.<ref name=":4"/> Rivalry, both in sports and in academic issues, made these matches between the universities become more and more important, eventually reaching the national status of "Universities' Derby".<ref name=":3" />


This ''clásico'' has been recognized by FIFA as the most traditional of Chile.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-09-11|title=Chile's university challenge - FIFA.com|url=http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2009/m=10/news=chile-university-challenge-1125459.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150911025914/http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2009/m=10/news=chile-university-challenge-1125459.html|archive-date=September 11, 2015|access-date=2021-12-27|website=web.archive.org}}</ref> They met for the first time on 13 June 1937 in matchday three of the first [[Segunda División Profesional de Chile|Serie B]] at the Estadio Militar.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Universidad Católica Vs. Universidad de Chile|url=http://es.fifa.com/classicfootball/stories/classicderby/news/newsid%3D1125095.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100412193855/http://es.fifa.com/classicfootball/stories/classicderby/news/newsid%3D1125095.html|archive-date=12 April 2010|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Fifa.com}}</ref> These two teams have played twenty championship definitions against each other, Universidad Católica has won fourteen and Universidad de Chile six.<ref>{{Cite web|title=La amplia hegemonia de la UC ante la "U" en definiciones entre ambos|url=https://www.t13.cl/noticia/deportes13/futbol-nacional/digan-verdad-web/la-amplia-hegemonia-uc-u-definiciones-ambos|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Teletrece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027133229/http://www.t13.cl/noticia/deportes13/futbol-nacional/digan-verdad-web/la-amplia-hegemonia-uc-u-definiciones-ambos |archive-date=27 October 2016 }}</ref>
This ''clásico'' has been recognized by FIFA as the most traditional of Chile.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-09-11|title=Chile's university challenge |url=http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2009/m=10/news=chile-university-challenge-1125459.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150911025914/http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2009/m=10/news=chile-university-challenge-1125459.html|archive-date=September 11, 2015|access-date=2021-12-27}}</ref> They met for the first time on 13 June 1937 in matchday three of the first [[Segunda División Profesional de Chile|Serie B]] at the Estadio Militar.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Universidad Católica Vs. Universidad de Chile|url=http://es.fifa.com/classicfootball/stories/classicderby/news/newsid%3D1125095.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100412193855/http://es.fifa.com/classicfootball/stories/classicderby/news/newsid%3D1125095.html|archive-date=12 April 2010|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Fifa.com}}</ref> These two teams have played twenty championship definitions against each other, Universidad Católica has won fourteen and Universidad de Chile six.<ref>{{Cite web|title=La amplia hegemonia de la UC ante la "U" en definiciones entre ambos|url=https://www.t13.cl/noticia/deportes13/futbol-nacional/digan-verdad-web/la-amplia-hegemonia-uc-u-definiciones-ambos|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Teletrece|date=25 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027133229/http://www.t13.cl/noticia/deportes13/futbol-nacional/digan-verdad-web/la-amplia-hegemonia-uc-u-definiciones-ambos |archive-date=27 October 2016 }}</ref>


==Honours==
==Honours==
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!style="width: 21%;"|Seasons
!style="width: 21%;"|Seasons
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|rowspan="6" |'''Domestic'''
| rowspan="5" |'''National'''
! scope=col|[[Campeonato Nacional (Chile)|Primera División]]
! scope=col|[[Campeonato Nacional (Chile)|Primera División]]
|'''16'''
|'''16'''
|align="left"|[[1949 Primera División de Chile|1949]], [[1954 Primera División de Chile|1954]], [[1961 Primera División de Chile|1961]], [[1966 Primera División de Chile|1966]], [[1984 Primera División de Chile|1984]], [[1987 Primera División de Chile|1987]], [[1997 Torneo Apertura (Chile)|1997-A]], [[2002 Torneo Apertura (Chile)|2002-A]], [[2005 Torneo Clausura (Chile)|2005-C]], [[2010 Primera División de Chile|2010]], [[2016 Torneo Clausura (Chile)|2016-C]], [[2016 Torneo Apertura (Chile)|2016-A]], [[2018 Primera División de Chile|2018]], [[2019 Chilean Primera División|2019]], [[2020 Chilean Primera División|2020]], [[2021 Chilean Primera División|2021]]
|align="left"|[[1949 Primera División de Chile|1949]], [[1954 Primera División de Chile|1954]], [[1961 Primera División de Chile|1961]], [[1966 Primera División de Chile|1966]], [[1984 Primera División de Chile|1984]], [[1987 Primera División de Chile|1987]], [[1997 Torneo Apertura (Chile)|1997-A]], [[2002 Torneo Apertura (Chile)|2002-A]], [[2005 Torneo Clausura (Chile)|2005-C]], [[2010 Primera División de Chile|2010]], [[2016 Torneo Clausura (Chile)|2016-C]], [[2016 Torneo Apertura (Chile)|2016-A]], [[2018 Primera División de Chile|2018]], [[2019 Chilean Primera División|2019]], [[2020 Chilean Primera División|2020]], [[2021 Chilean Primera División|2021]]
|-
|-
! scope=col|[[Primera B de Chile|Segunda División]]
! scope="col" |[[Primera B de Chile|Segunda División]]
|'''2'''
|'''2'''
|align="left"|[[1956 Segunda División de Chile|1956]], [[1975 Segunda División de Chile|1975]]
| align="left" |[[1956 Segunda División de Chile|1956]], [[1975 Segunda División de Chile|1975]]
|-
|-
! scope=col|[[Copa Chile]]
! scope="col" |[[Copa Chile]]
|'''4'''
|'''4'''
|align="left"|[[1983 Copa Polla Gol|1983]], [[Copa Chile 1991|1991]], [[Copa Chile 1995|1995]], [[2011 Copa Chile|2011]]
| align="left" |[[1983 Copa Polla Gol|1983]], [[Copa Chile 1991|1991]], [[Copa Chile 1995|1995]], [[2011 Copa Chile|2011]]
|-
|-
! scope=col|[[Supercopa de Chile]]
! scope="col" |[[Supercopa de Chile]]
|bgcolor="gold"|'''4'''
| bgcolor="gold" |'''4''' {{smallsup|S}}
|align="left"|[[2016 Supercopa de Chile|2016]], [[2019 Supercopa de Chile|2019]], [[2020 Supercopa de Chile|2020]], [[2021 Supercopa de Chile|2021]]
| align="left" |[[2016 Supercopa de Chile|2016]], [[2019 Supercopa de Chile|2019]], [[2020 Supercopa de Chile|2020]], [[2021 Supercopa de Chile|2021]]
|-
|-
! scope=col|[[1983 Copa República|Copa República]]
! scope="col" |[[1983 Copa República|Copa República]]
|'''1'''
|'''1'''
|align="left"|[[1983 Copa República|1983]]
| align="left" |[[1983 Copa República|1983]]
|-
|-
|'''International'''
! scope=col|Copa Apertura
|'''1'''
|align="left"|1949
|-
|'''Continent'''
! scope=col|[[Copa Interamericana]]
! scope=col|[[Copa Interamericana]]
| '''1'''
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===First-team squad===
===First-team squad===
{{updated|24 July 2022}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cruzados.cl/primer-equipo/|title=Primer equipo - Club Universidad Católica|accessdate=2021-12-16|website=Cruzados|language=es}}</ref>
{{updated|24 August 2024}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cruzados.cl/primer-equipo/|title=Primer equipo - Club Universidad Católica|accessdate=2021-12-16|website=Cruzados|language=es|archive-date=19 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419153803/https://cruzados.cl/primer-equipo/|url-status=live}}</ref>
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start|bg=#0060BF|color=#FFFFFF}}
{{Fs player|no=1|nat=ARG|pos=GK|name=[[Nicolás Peranic]]}}
{{Fs player|no=1|nat=CHI|pos=GK|name=[[Vicente Bernedo]]}}
{{Fs player|no=2|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Germán Lanaro]]}}
{{Fs player|no=3|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Eugenio Mena]]}}
{{Fs player|no=3|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Cristóbal Finch]]}}
{{Fs player|no=4|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Guillermo Soto]]}}
{{Fs player|no=4|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Aaron Astudillo]]}}
{{Fs player|no=5|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Daniel González (footballer, born 2002)|Daniel González]]}}
{{Fs player|no=6|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Nehuén Paz]]}}
{{Fs player|no=6|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Alfred Canales]]}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Tomás Asta-Buruaga]]}}
{{Fs player|no=8|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Valber Huerta]]}}
{{Fs player|no=8|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Ignacio Saavedra]]}}
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=ARG|pos=FW|name=[[Fernando Zampedri]]|other=[[Captain (association football)|captain]]}}
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=ARG|pos=FW|name=[[Fernando Zampedri]]}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[César Pinares]]}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Felipe Gutiérrez]]}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Clemente Montes]]}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Luciano Aued]]}}
{{Fs player|no=13|nat=CHI|pos=GK|name=[[Thomas Gillier]]}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=CHI|pos=GK|name=[[Martín Ballesteros]]}}
{{Fs player|no=14|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Agustín Farías]]}}
{{Fs player|no=13|nat=ARG|pos=GK|name=[[Matías Dituro]]}}
{{Fs player|no=15|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Cristián Cuevas]]}}
{{Fs player|no=14|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Fabián Orellana]]}}
{{Fs player|no=15|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Cristián Cuevas]]}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=16|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Clemente Montes]]}}
{{Fs player|no=17|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Branco Ampuero]]}}
{{Fs player|no=17|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Branco Ampuero]]}}
{{Fs player|no=19|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[José Pedro Fuenzalida]]|other=[[Captain (association football)|captain]]}}
{{Fs player|no=18|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Fernando Zuqui]]}}
{{Fs player|no=19|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Bryan González (Chilean footballer)|Bryan González]]}}
{{Fs player|no=20|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Gonzalo Tapia]]}}
{{Fs player|no=20|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Gonzalo Tapia]]}}
{{Fs player|no=21|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Raimundo Rebolledo]]}}
{{Fs player|no=21|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Diego Corral]]}}
{{Fs player|no=22|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Juan Leiva (footballer)|Juan Leiva]]}}
{{Fs player|no=23|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Daniel González (footballer, born 2002)|Daniel González]]}}
{{Fs player|no=24|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Alfonso Parot]]}}
{{Fs player|no=24|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Alfonso Parot]]}}
{{Fs player|no=25|nat=CHI|pos=GK|name=[[Sebastián Pérez (footballer, born 1990)|Sebastián Pérez]]}}
{{Fs player|no=43|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Francisco Arancibia]]}}
{{Fs player|no=26|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Marcelino Núñez]]}}
{{Fs player|no=44|nat=BRA|pos=FW|name=[[Jader (footballer, born 2003)|Jader Gentil]]}}
{{Fs player|no=28|nat=CHI|pos=GK|name=[[Thomas Gillier]]}}
{{Fs player|no=--|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Tomás Asta-Buruaga]]}}
{{Fs player|no=29|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[César Pinares]]}}
{{Fs player|no=--|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Dylan Escobar]]}}
{{Fs player|no=44|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Mauricio Isla]]}}
{{Fs player|no=--|nat=COL|pos=MF|name=[[Jhojan Valencia]]}}
{{Fs player|no=55|nat=URU|pos=DF|name=[[Gary Kagelmacher]]}}
{{Fs end}}

===Other under contract===
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=5|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Yamil Asad]]}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


===Youth Academy===
===Youth Academy===
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=CHI|pos=GK|name=[[Martín Ballesteros]]}}
{{Fs player|no=32|nat=VEN|pos=FW|name=[[Leenhan Romero]]}}
{{Fs player|no=28|nat=CHI|pos=GK|name=[[Thomas Guillier]]}}
{{Fs player|no=33|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Milan Tudor]]}}
{{Fs player|no=31|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Bryan González (footballer, born 2003)|Bryan González]]}}
{{Fs player|no=34|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Ignacio Pérez Gutiérrez|Ignacio Pérez]]}}
{{Fs player|no=32|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Christian Jensen (footballer)|Christian Jensen]]}}
{{Fs player|no=35|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Juan Francisco Rossel]]}}
{{Fs player|no=36|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Nicolás Letelier]]}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=33|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=Luis Muñoz}}
{{Fs player|no=37|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Martín Hiriart]]}}
{{Fs player|no=35|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Sebastián Pino]]}}
{{Fs player|no=38|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Axel Cerda]]}}
{{Fs player|no=38|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Luis Hernández (footballer, born 2004)|Luis Hernández]]}}
{{Fs player|no=41|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Mateo Guerra]]}}
{{Fs player|no=42|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Bastian Gómez]]}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


===Out on loan ===
===Out on loan ===
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Enzo Ferrario]]|other=at [[Deportes La Serena]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs player|no=--|nat=CHI|pos=GK|name=[[Sergio Cabello]]|other=Loan to [[San Antonio Unido]]}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=Ian Toro|other=at [[Deportes Copiapó]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs player|no=--|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Carlos Navarrete (footballer, born 2004)|Carlos Navarrete]]|other=Loan to [[C.D. Cobresal|Cobresal]]}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Yerco Oyanedel]]|other=at [[Unión La Calera]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs player|no=--|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Carlos Arancibia Olguín|Carlos Arancibia]]|other=Loan to [[Trasandino de Los Andes|Trasandino]]}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=GK|name=[[Cristopher Toselli]]|other=at {{fbaicon|ARG}} [[Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero|Central Córdoba]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Alexander Aravena]]|other=at [[Ñublense]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Carlos Salomón]]|other=at [[Santiago Morning]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Patricio Flores]]|other=at [[Unión La Calera]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=GK|name=[[Vicente Bernedo]]|other=at [[Deportes Concepción (Chile)|Deportes Concepción]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=Harrison Orrego|other=at [[CD Trasandino|Trasandino de Los Andes]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs player|no=--|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Luis Muñoz (footballer, born 2004)|Luis Muñoz]]|other=Loan to [[C.D. Arturo Fernández Vial|Fernández Vial]]}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=Kevin Fernández|other=at [[Lautaro de Buin]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs player|no=--|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Luis Hernández (footballer, born 2004)|Luis Hernández]]|other=Loan to [[Deportes Copiapó]]}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=Benjamín Gómez|other=at [[Lautaro de Buin]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs player|no=--|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Jorge Ortiz (Chilean footballer)|Jorge Ortiz]]|other=Loan to [[Deportes La Serena]]}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=Ignacio Jaque|other=at [[San Antonio Unido]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[César Munder]]|other=at [[C.D. Cobresal|Cobresal]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Benjamín Iglesias]]|other=at [[Santiago Wanderers]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Bruno Barticciotto]]|other=at [[C.D. Palestino|Palestino]] until 31 December 2022}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


===2022 Winter transfers===
===2025 Summer transfers===


====In====
====In====
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=13|nat=ARG|pos=GK|name=[[Matías Dituro]]|other=back from [[RC Celta de Vigo|Celta]]}}
{{Fs player|no=--|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Dylan Escobar]]|other=Loan from [[Coquimbo Unido]]}}
{{Fs player|no=23|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Daniel González (footballer, born 2002)|Daniel González]]|other=from [[Santiago Wanderers]]}}
{{Fs player|no=44|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Mauricio Isla]]|other=from [[Flamengo]]}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=URU|pos=DF|name=[[Gary Kagelmacher]]|other=from [[Club León|León]]}}
{{Fs player|no=--|nat=COL|pos=MF|name=[[Jhojan Valencia]]|other=from [[Austin FC]]}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[César Pinares]]|other=from [[Altay S.K.|Altay]]}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


====Out====
====Out====
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=13|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Sebastián Galani]]|other=to [[Coquimbo Unido]]}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Joaquín Torres (footballer)|Joaquín Torres]]|other=back to [[Philadelphia Union]]}}
{{Fs player|no=29|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[César Munder]]|other=Loan to [[C.D. Cobresal|Cobresal]]}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Ian Toro]]|other=Released}}
{{Fs player|no=23|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Bruno Barticciotto]]|other=Loan to [[C.D. Palestino|Palestino]]}}
{{Fs player|no=22|nat=URU|pos=DF|name=[[Gary Kagelmacher]]|other=Released}}
{{Fs player|no=18|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Diego Buonanotte]]|other=to [[Sporting Cristal]]}}
{{Fs player|no=25|nat=CHI|pos=GK|name=[[Sebastián Pérez (footballer, born 1990)|Sebastián Pérez]]|other=to [[Club Deportivo Palestino|Palestino]]}}
{{Fs player|no=27|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Jorge Ortiz (Chilean footballer)|Jorge Ortiz]]|other=Loan to [[Deportes La Serena]]}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=27|nat=ARG|pos=FW|name=[[Lucas Melano]]|other=Released}}
{{Fs player|no=29|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Aaron Astudillo]]|other=to [[C.D. Cobresal|Cobresal]]}}
{{Fs player|no=30|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Diego Valencia]]|other=to [[Salernitana]]}}
{{Fs player|no=30|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=[[Nicolás Castillo]]|other=Released}}
{{Fs player|no=27|nat=ARG|pos=FW|name=[[Lucas Melano]]}}
{{Fs player|no=--|nat=CHI|pos=DF|name=[[Carlos Salomón]]|other=Released}}
{{Fs player|no=--|nat=CHI|pos=MF|name=[[Juan Leiva (footballer)|Juan Leiva]]|other=to [[O'Higgins F.C.|O'Higgins]]}}

{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


=== Club captains ===
=== Club captains ===
Since the establishment of the club in 1937, 19 players have been club captain of Universidad Católica.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Los capitanes de Universidad Católica post era Mario Lepe|url=https://www.encancha.cl/futbol-chileno/u-catolica/2020/7/21/los-capitanes-de-universidad-catolica-post-era-mario-lepe-47652.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=www.encancha.cl|language=spanish}}</ref>
Since the establishment of the club in 1937, 19 players have been club captain of Universidad Católica.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Los capitanes de Universidad Católica post era Mario Lepe|url=https://www.encancha.cl/futbol-chileno/u-catolica/2020/7/21/los-capitanes-de-universidad-catolica-post-era-mario-lepe-47652.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=www.encancha.cl|date=21 July 2020 |language=spanish|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226094211/https://www.encancha.cl/futbol-chileno/u-catolica/2020/7/21/los-capitanes-de-universidad-catolica-post-era-mario-lepe-47652.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


{|
{|
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!Period
!Period
|-
|-
|{{flagicon|Chile}} Nelson Sanhueza
|{{flagicon|Chile}} [[Nelson Sanhueza]]
| ?
| ?
|-
|-
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|{{flagicon|Chile}} [[Mario Lepe]]
|{{flagicon|Chile}} [[Mario Lepe]]
|1993-2000
|1993-2000
|-
|{{flagicon|Chile}} [[Miguel Ramírez]]
|2001-2003
|}
|}
|
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!Name
!Name
!Period
!Period
|-
|{{flagicon|Chile}} [[Miguel Ramírez]]
|2001-2003
|-
|-
|{{flagicon|Chile}} [[Nelson Parraguez]]
|{{flagicon|Chile}} [[Nelson Parraguez]]
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|-
|-
|{{flagicon|Chile}} [[José Pedro Fuenzalida]]
|{{flagicon|Chile}} [[José Pedro Fuenzalida]]
|2019-
|2019-2022
|-
|{{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Matías Dituro]]
|2023
|-
|{{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Fernando Zampedri]]
|2023-
|}
|}
|}
|}
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! Name
! Name
|-
|-
|Manager ||{{flagicon|ARG}} [[Ariel Holan]]
|Manager ||{{flagicon|BRA}} Tiago Nunes
|-
|-
|Assistant Manager ||{{flagicon|CHI}} [[Hernán Madrid]]
|Assistant Manager ||{{flagicon|BRA}} Evandro Fornari
|-
|Assistant Manager
|{{flagicon|CHI}} Rodrigo Valenzuela
|-
|-
|Academy team Manager ||{{flagicon|CHI}} [[Andrés Romero (Chilean footballer)|Andrés Romero]]
|Academy team Manager ||{{flagicon|CHI}} [[Andrés Romero (Chilean footballer)|Andrés Romero]]
|-
|-
|Fitness coach ||{{flagicon|CHL}} Mauricio González
|Fitness coach ||{{flagicon|BRA}} Edy Carlos
|-
|Analyst
|{{flagicon|BRA}} Jussan Anjolin
|-
|-
|Assistant fitness coach ||{{flagicon|CHL}} Cristián Villagrán
|Assistant fitness coach ||{{flagicon|CHL}} Mauricio González
|-
|-
|Goalkeeping coach ||{{flagicon|CHL}} Juan Ignacio Fariello
|Goalkeeping coach ||{{flagicon|CHL}} Robert Prieto
|-
|-
|Director of Football ||{{flagicon|ARG}} [[José María Buljubasich]]
|Director of Football ||{{flagicon|ARG}} [[José María Buljubasich]]
|}
|}
{{refbegin}}
{{refbegin}}
*Last updated: 19 April 2022
*Last updated: 14 April 2024
*Source:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tiago Nunes es el nuevo entrenador de Universidad Católica
*Source:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Comunicado Interinato|url=https://cruzados.cl/news/detail/comunicado-interinato/|access-date=2022-04-19|website=Cruzados.cl|language=es-CL}}</ref>
|url=https://cruzados.cl/news/detail/tiago-nunes-es-el-nuevo-entrenador-de-universidad-catolica/|access-date=2024-04-14|website=Cruzados.cl|date=22 March 2024 |language=es-CL|archive-date=14 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240414222928/https://cruzados.cl/news/detail/tiago-nunes-es-el-nuevo-entrenador-de-universidad-catolica/|url-status=live}}
</ref>
{{refend}}
{{refend}}


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;Official websites
;Official websites
*{{Official website}} {{in lang|es}}
*{{Official website}} {{in lang|es}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170923040550/http://www.cducatolica.com/ CDUCatolica.com] {{in lang|es}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170923040550/http://www.cducatolica.com/ CDUCatolica.com] {{in lang|es}} (archived)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070101055840/http://www.ceatolei.cl/ Ceatolei] {{in lang|es}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070101055840/http://www.ceatolei.cl/ Ceatolei] {{in lang|es}} (archived)


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[[Category:Football clubs in Chile|Universidad Catolica]]
[[Category:Football clubs in Chile|Universidad Catolica]]
[[Category:Association football clubs established in 1937]]
[[Category:Association football clubs established in 1937]]
[[Category:Sport in Santiago]]
[[Category:Sport in Santiago, Chile]]
[[Category:Multi-sport clubs in Chile]]
[[Category:Multi-sport clubs in Chile]]
[[Category:University and college association football clubs]]
[[Category:University and college association football clubs]]

Latest revision as of 09:13, 19 December 2024

For the Ecuadorian football club, see Club Deportivo Universidad Católica (Ecuador).

Universidad Católica
Full nameClub Deportivo Universidad Católica
Nickname(s)Cruzados
UC
La Franja
Founded21 April 1937; 87 years ago (1937-04-21)
GroundEstadio San Carlos de Apoquindo
Capacity20,000[1]
ChairmanJuan Tagle
ManagerTiago Nunes
LeagueCampeonato Nacional
2024Primera División, 5th of 16
Websitewww.cruzados.cl
Current season

Club Deportivo Universidad Católica, known as Universidad Católica, is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile. Founded in 1937 they play in the Primera División, the top flight of Chilean football. The team has played its home games at Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo since 1988.

Universidad Católica has won the third most league championships at a national level. In domestic football, the club has won 28 trophies; a record 16 Primera División de Chile titles, 2 Segunda División de Chile, 4 Copa Chile, 4 Supercopa de Chile, a Copa Apertura, a Copa República. In international competitions, Universidad Católica have won 1 trophies; Copa Interamericana (1994).

In 1993, Universidad Católica was the runner-up in the most important international tournament in South America: the Copa Libertadores de América, losing in the finals against the defending Libertadores' Champion São Paulo. Universidad Católica has reached the semi-finals in the Copa Libertadores four times (years 1962, 1966, 1969 and 1984).

The club's most successful player is José Pedro Fuenzalida with eleven titles, and the player with most appearances is Mario Lepe with 639 games. Its traditional rival is Universidad de Chile, they contest the Clásico Universitario.

History

[edit]
See also: List of Club Deportivo Universidad Católica seasons and Club Deportivo Universidad Católica in international football

Founding and beginnings in professional football

[edit]
Team of Universidad Católica in 1939

While the club was born as one of the many sport branches of the Universidad Católica de Chile, officially founded in 1937, it began, strictly speaking, around 1910, when students of the university would reunite to play football matches, frequently facing historical rival Universidad de Chile.[2] In time, the idea of creating a professional club emerged, and on 21 April 1937,[3] the club officially and legally began. It made its professional debut, in the second division, against the Universidad de Chile. Universidad Católica won its first League title in the 1949 season.[4]

Universidad Católica in 1949

In December 1956, Universidad Católica was placed at the bottom of the league table and relegated to Segunda División for the first time in its history.[5] On 10 November 1956, Universidad Católica won the Segunda División title after defeating Deportes La Serena by 3–2 and gained promotion straight back up to the top division, with captain Sergio Livingstone and Raimundo Infante claiming the top scorer award.[6] In the 1970s, Universidad Católica was facing an institutional, the team ended the 1973 Primera División tournament at the bottom of the table,[7] Universidad Católica was relegated to Segunda División for the second time in its history.[8] In 1975, Universidad Católica won the title and therefore returned to Primera División to play the 1976 season.[9][10]

In 1993, Universidad Católica reached their first ever Copa Libertadores final.[11] The team had previously eliminated clubs Atlético Nacional (2–0, 1–2 in round of 16), Barcelona (3–1, 1–1 in  quarterfinals) and América de Cali (1-0, 2–2 in semifinals).[12] In the finals, between the two legs after a heavy defeat away la Catolica won the second leg but lost São Paulo the title on aggregate 5–3.[13] With Manuel Pellegrini as manager, on 1 November 1994, after beating Saprissa 5–1 at San Carlos de Apoquindo with goals by Andrés Romero, Alberto Acosta, Juvenal Olmos, Miguel Ardiman and Rodrigo Barrera, Universidad Católica became the second Chilean team to win a Copa Interamericana,[14] they also achieved the 1995 Copa Chile title.[15]

In 1997 the club celebrated its 60th anniversary with a friendly tournament where they beat Ajax Amsterdam 3–2 in the Copa 60º Aniversario de Universidad Católica.[16]

In the 21st century

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Universidad Católica won the title 2002 Primera División (Apertura) after beating Rangers de Talca 4–0 in final at San Carlos de Apoquindo, with Juvenal Olmos as manager.[17] In 2005 the club has been reemerged in international competition, advancing to the 2005 Copa Sudamericana semifinal before being knocked out by the powerful Boca Juniors from Argentina, who would go on to win the tournament.[18] On 22 December, Universidad Católica won their nine Chilean Primera División (Clausura) title, after beating Universidad de Chile's in a penalty shootout at Estadio Nacional.[19] In 2006 the team made a good presentation in the Copa Libertadores, but was eliminated at the last minute by Tigres UANL of Mexico and failed to advance beyond the group stage.[20]

Católica again played 2008 Copa Libertadores with no luck, being eliminated in the group stage by goal difference by River Plate and América.[21] In 2010 Copa Libertadores, their performance was no better, finishing third in group stage behind Universidad de Chile and Flamengo.[22] In the 2010 season a 3–2 defeat to Colo Colo in October gave Colo Colo a seven-point lead in the league with seven match of the season remaining.[23] A victory over Cobreloa 3–2 at Estadio Municipal de Calama, put them one point away from their first title since 2005.[24] In the last match, Universidad Católica defeated Everton 5–0 to secure the club's ten Chilean Primera Division title and end a five-year trophy drought.[25]

In the 2011 season they finished in second place in Chilean Primera División.[26] They also reached the 2011 Copa Chile final where they faced Deportes Magallanes.[27] Universidad Católica won 4–2 in a penalty shoot-out after the match finished 1–1.[27] In 2011 Copa Libertadores, Católica finished first on the group stage, and then advanced to the quarter-finals, knocking out Grêmio of Brazil on the best 16 round,[28] and falling to Peñarol of Uruguay 2–0 in Montevideo and winning their home match 2–1, which was not enough to advance.[29] In 2012 the club again played Copa Libertadores, under coach and former player Mario Lepe, finished last on the group stage, winning only 1 home game and losing on their away games in Colombia and Bolivia.[30] In Copa Sudamericana 2012, Universidad Católica advancing to the semifinal before being knocked out by the powerful São Paulo from Brazil,[31] who would go on to win the tournament.[32]

On April 30, 2016, Universidad Católica won the Primera Division Clausura title in 2016 for the first time in six years.[33] Universidad Católica won the title on the last matchday after beating Audax Italiano 2–1.[34] On 15 September 2016, the club won the Supercopa de Chile for a first time defeating Universidad de Chile 2–1 in the final.[35] After, Universidad Católica won the Primera Division Apertura, the title was won on 8 December, where Universidad Católica faced Deportes Temuco at Germán Becker. Two goals in the last half-hour secured Universidad Católica a 2–0,[36] with Mario Salas leading the team towards its first Bicampeonato for winning two national titles in a row.[37]

Four consecutive Chilean Primera División

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José Pedro Fuenzalida is the most decorated player in Universidad Católica history.[38]
Celebrations of players and fans of Universidad Católica after winning the 2018-2021 four-time championship.

With Beñat San José as manager, Universidad Católica won the title 2018 on the last matchday after beating Deportes Temuco 2–1.[39] In 2019, with Gustavo Quinteros Universidad Católica won their 2th Supercopa de Chile[40] and won a second consecutive Primera División title.[41] Due to the 2019 Chilean protests, the competition was suspended since mid-October with six matchdays still left.[42] On 29 November 2019, ANFP's Council of Presidents voted to conclude the season.[43][44] The title was the 14th official league in the club's history.[45] In the 2010s, Universidad Católica won five league championships, a Copa Chile and two Chilean Supercups.[46]

On 14 February 2020, with Ariel Holan Universidad Católica secured their third consecutive Primera División title,[47] they also achieved the semi-finals of Copa Chile.[48] Days after winning the title, Holan announced his resignation as Universidad Católica[49] and in March, Gustavo Poyet was appointed coach, signing a two-year contract,[50] and Universidad Católica won their 3rd Supercopa de Chile.[51] In 2021 Copa Libertadores, Católica finished second on the group stage,[52] and then advanced to the round of 16, before being knocked out by the Palmeiras from Brazil,[53] who would go on to win the tournament.[54] On 30 August 2021, Gustavo Poyet was sacked from his managerial position,[55] one day after Cristian Paulucci was announced as the new coach.[56] On 20 January 2021, Universidad Católica won their four Supercopa de Chile title, after beating Ñublense's in a penalty shootout.[57] On 4 December 2021, Universidad Católica were confirmed 2021 Primera División champions, reaching four consecutive league titles.[58][59]

Crests and colours

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Its official fight song is the Hymn of the Sports Club of the Catholic University, based on the song Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!.[60][61]

Crests

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The first crest had a design consisting of an interlacing of two initials of the club, "UC", in dark blue on a white shirt.

Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors

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Period Kit manufacturer[62] Shirt sponsor
1976-1978 In-House Financiera Cash
1978 - 1980 Haddad
1981 New Leader
1981 - 1982 Adidas AFP San Cristóbal
1982 - 1985
1986 - 1989 Pan Am[63]
1989 Puma
1990 - 1991 Ladeco[63]
1992 - 1995 Diadora Samsung
1996 Lotto Sport Italia
1997 Parmalat
1998 - 1999 Reebok
2000 - 2001 BankBoston
2002 Nike
2003 - 2008 Cristal[64]
2008 - 2011 Puma[65]
2012 - 2014 DirecTV[66]
2015 - 2017 Umbro[67]
2018 Under Armour[68]
2020 - 2023 BICE[69]

Grounds

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Further information: Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo
Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo
Capacity20,000
Field size106 m × 72 m (348 ft × 236 ft)
Construction
Opened4 September 1988
ArchitectEsteban Barbieri

Universidad Católica has owned four stadiums: Estadio Universidad Católica, located in the Maestranza and Marcoleta sector; Campos de Sports de Ñuñoa, which already had an extensive history in Chilean sports; Independencia, located in the homonymous commune of Santiago and inaugurated on October 12, 1945; and San Carlos de Apoquindo.[70]

After moving between grounds, the team moved to the Independencia Stadium in 1945, which remained its home ground for 26 years and which was demolished because of the financial problems of the club, and started to play at Unión Española Stadium, the Santa Laura. After that, Universidad Católica moved its home matches to San Carlos de Apoquindo, which was inaugurated on 4 September 1988 with a match against River Plate.[71][72]

The Universidad Católica has attained fame as a favorite of the higher classes, because of many factors, which range from the location of the club's stadium, San Carlos de Apoquindo (in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of the capital) and Headquarters, although there are "UC" fans all around the country, including popular regions or towns.

Due to the neighborhood's strong influence (wealthy families), the club has been unable to be approved for projects to enlarge the stadium and thus draw larger crowds. Only until in recent years the club was allowed by the commune of Las Condes, to host their clasicos matches against Universidad de Chile and Colo-Colo in their own stadium. Although just a limited number of its rivals' supporters are allowed to be present at these matches due to security reasons inside the stadium and around its high-end neighborhood.[73]

Records and statistics

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Main article: List of Club Deportivo Universidad Católica records and statistics

Mario Lepe holds the record for most Universidad Católica appearances, having played 639 first-team matches (76 matches for Copa Libertadores de América) from 1982 to 2000. Andrés Romero comes second with 484 appearances. José María Buljubasich is Universidad Católica's all-least beaten goalkeeper, with 1352 minutes (4th on IFFHS ranking).[74]

Universidad Católica's all-time highest goalscorer in official competitions is Rodrigo Barrera with 118 goals,[75] surpassing Raimundo Infante's 113 goals in 2002.[76] Four other players have also scored over 100 goals for Universidad Católica: Alberto Fouillioux (1957-1975),[77] Néstor Isella (1963-1970),[77] Osvaldo Hurtado (1980-1988t)[77] and the previous goalscoring record-holder Raimundo Infante (1941-1956).[76] Infante being Universidad Católica's top goalscorer of all time in La Liga history with 103 goals.

The IFFHS ranked the team in 8th place in 2012.[78] The club has reached notoriety, both in a national and South American level, as the owner of one of the best infrastructures and training centers in the continent. As such, it is a good source of young talents, which occasionally rise to stardom in the club. Its most recent youth academy produced player known worldwide is Gary Medel, currently playing for Italian side Bologna FC, among other clubs such as Boca Juniors, Sevilla and Internazionale, as well as playing a big role in Chile's 2010 and 2014 World Cup squads.

Officially, the highest attendance figure for a Universidad Católica match is 77,890, which was for a Primera División match at Estadio Nacional on 11 January 1967. Universad Católica has also set records in Chilean football, most notably the most seasons won in a row  (four, during 2018–2021).[79]

Support and rivalries

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A part of the Universidad Católica fans who met on December 4, 2021 at the Sausalito Stadium in Viña del Mar. That day the team won its fourth consecutive national title (a total of sixteen to that date).

Universidad Católica is the third club with the largest following in Chile, with approximately 13% of the total Chilean football fans according to research published in 2006 by Fundación Futuro, according by Spanish newspaper agency Marca in 2012 have approximately 9%[80] and according by Adimark in 2018, have a 7% of the total Chilean football fans.[81]

Clásico Universitario

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Main article: Clásico Universitario

There is often a rivalry between the two clubs from academic roots, where the game between Universidad Católica and Universidad de Chile is known as "Clásico Universitario". It is the oldest confrontation between two clubs from academic roots, as the first confrontation goes back to the University Classic of 1909.[3] Rivalry, both in sports and in academic issues, made these matches between the universities become more and more important, eventually reaching the national status of "Universities' Derby".[2]

This clásico has been recognized by FIFA as the most traditional of Chile.[82] They met for the first time on 13 June 1937 in matchday three of the first Serie B at the Estadio Militar.[2] These two teams have played twenty championship definitions against each other, Universidad Católica has won fourteen and Universidad de Chile six.[83]

Honours

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For a comprehensive listing of Universidad Católica honours, see List of Club Deportivo Universidad Católica records and statistics § Honours.
Club Deportivo Universidad Católica honours
Type Competition Titles Seasons
National Primera División 16 1949, 1954, 1961, 1966, 1984, 1987, 1997-A, 2002-A, 2005-C, 2010, 2016-C, 2016-A, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Segunda División 2 1956, 1975
Copa Chile 4 1983, 1991, 1995, 2011
Supercopa de Chile 4 S 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021
Copa República 1 1983
International Copa Interamericana 1 1993
  •   record
  • S shared record

Players

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See also: Category:Club Deportivo Universidad Católica footballers

The Chilean Football Federation rules allow a maximum of seven foreign players per team, but only five can be on the pitch at any one time. Currently, Católica has six foreign players.

First-team squad

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As of 24 August 2024[84]

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 Chile CHI Vicente Bernedo
3 DF Chile CHI Eugenio Mena
4 DF Chile CHI Guillermo Soto
5 DF Chile CHI Daniel González
6 MF Chile CHI Alfred Canales
8 DF Chile CHI Valber Huerta
9 FW Argentina ARG Fernando Zampedri (captain)
10 MF Chile CHI César Pinares
11 FW Chile CHI Clemente Montes
13 GK Chile CHI Thomas Gillier
14 MF Argentina ARG Agustín Farías
15 FW Chile CHI Cristián Cuevas
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 DF Chile CHI Branco Ampuero
18 MF Argentina ARG Fernando Zuqui
19 MF Chile CHI Bryan González
20 FW Chile CHI Gonzalo Tapia
21 MF Chile CHI Diego Corral
24 DF Chile CHI Alfonso Parot
43 FW Chile CHI Francisco Arancibia
44 FW Brazil BRA Jader Gentil
-- DF Chile CHI Tomás Asta-Buruaga
-- DF Chile CHI Dylan Escobar
-- MF Colombia COL Jhojan Valencia

Youth Academy

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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
32 FW Venezuela VEN Leenhan Romero
33 FW Chile CHI Milan Tudor
34 DF Chile CHI Ignacio Pérez
35 MF Chile CHI Juan Francisco Rossel
36 MF Chile CHI Nicolás Letelier
No. Pos. Nation Player
37 FW Chile CHI Martín Hiriart
38 FW Chile CHI Axel Cerda
41 DF Chile CHI Mateo Guerra
42 FW Chile CHI Bastian Gómez

Out on loan

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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
-- GK Chile CHI Sergio Cabello (Loan to San Antonio Unido)
-- DF Chile CHI Carlos Navarrete (Loan to Cobresal)
-- DF Chile CHI Carlos Arancibia (Loan to Trasandino)
No. Pos. Nation Player
-- MF Chile CHI Luis Muñoz (Loan to Fernández Vial)
-- MF Chile CHI Luis Hernández (Loan to Deportes Copiapó)
-- FW Chile CHI Jorge Ortiz (Loan to Deportes La Serena)

2025 Summer 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
-- DF Chile CHI Dylan Escobar (Loan from Coquimbo Unido)
No. Pos. Nation Player
-- MF Colombia COL Jhojan Valencia (from Austin FC)

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
7 MF Argentina ARG Joaquín Torres (back to Philadelphia Union)
12 DF Chile CHI Ian Toro (Released)
22 DF Uruguay URU Gary Kagelmacher (Released)
25 GK Chile CHI Sebastián Pérez (to Palestino)
27 FW Chile CHI Jorge Ortiz (Loan to Deportes La Serena)
No. Pos. Nation Player
29 DF Chile CHI Aaron Astudillo (to Cobresal)
30 FW Chile CHI Nicolás Castillo (Released)
-- DF Chile CHI Carlos Salomón (Released)
-- MF Chile CHI Juan Leiva (to O'Higgins)

Club captains

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Since the establishment of the club in 1937, 19 players have been club captain of Universidad Católica.[85]

Name Period
Chile Nelson Sanhueza ?
Chile Ignacio Prieto 1977-1979
Chile Santiago Oñate 1980
Chile Juan Ubilla 1981
Chile Miguel Ángel Neira 1983-1987
Chile Osvaldo Hurtado 1988
Chile Pablo Yoma 1989
Chile Marco Cornez 1990
Chile Patricio Toledo 1991-1992
Chile Mario Lepe 1993-2000
Chile Miguel Ramírez 2001-2003
Name Period
Chile Nelson Parraguez 2004
Chile Cristián Álvarez 2004-2005
Chile Eduardo Rubio 2005-2006
Chile Francisco Arrué 2006
Argentina José María Buljubasich 2007-2008
Chile Milovan Mirošević 2009-2014
Chile Cristián Álvarez 2015-2018
Chile José Pedro Fuenzalida 2019-2022
Argentina Matías Dituro 2023
Argentina Fernando Zampedri 2023-

Personnel

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Current technical staff

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See also: List of Club Deportivo Universidad Católica managers
Position Name
Manager Brazil Tiago Nunes
Assistant Manager Brazil Evandro Fornari
Assistant Manager Chile Rodrigo Valenzuela
Academy team Manager Chile Andrés Romero
Fitness coach Brazil Edy Carlos
Analyst Brazil Jussan Anjolin
Assistant fitness coach Chile Mauricio González
Goalkeeping coach Chile Robert Prieto
Director of Football Argentina José María Buljubasich
  • Last updated: 14 April 2024
  • Source:[86]

Management

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Position Staff
President Juan Tagle Quiroz
1st Vice-president Guillermo Agüero Piwonka
2nd Vice-president Hernán de Solminihac
Members Alex Harasic Durán
Sebastián Arispe Karlezi
Felipe Correa Rivera
Martín del Río Arteaga
Juan Pablo del Río Goudie
Jaime Estévez Valencia
Martín Cuthbert de Solminihac
Luis Larraín Arroyo
  • Last updated: 26 December 2021
  • Source:[87]

Other sports sections

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See also

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