Concepción vs D. Puerto Montt - Copa Chile

The history between Concepción and D. Puerto Montt lends this Copa Chile fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on July 12, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul on Wednesday as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Concepción and D. Puerto Montt cross paths in the Copa Chile, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. Concepción will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. The Saudi Pro League side have now placed a €45 million package on the table, while Watkins himself is understood to be open to making the move.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Concepción favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas D. Puerto Montt are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Their press is quick and co-ordinated in some areas of the pitch and not others.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer S. Ribas, with 1 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. But this only highlights the gulf between Van Hecke and every other defender in the Premier League even more.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With positions in the Copa Chile table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.