Where is CD Cobresal's stadium located?

CD Cobresal plays at the Estadio El Cobre , located in El Salvador, a mining town in Chile's Atacama region. The stadium, with approximately 18,000 capacity, also takes its name from the copper industry.

Why is the club called Cobresal?

The name Cobresal comes from the combination of 'cobre' (copper) and 'sal' (salt), referring to the two main mining activities of the region. The club was founded in 1979 by the Corporación del Cobre (CODELCO), the national mining company.

What titles has Cobresal won?

Cobresal won their first and only Chilean championship in 2015 , a historic achievement for a provincial club. The club has also won several regional tournaments and participated in continental competitions.

What is CD Cobresal's nickname?

The club is nicknamed Los Mineros (the Miners) in reference to the region's mining activity. The orange and black kit colors also recall the copper industry and the club's working-class identity.

What is the particularity of playing in El Salvador?

El Salvador is located at 2,300 meters altitude in the Atacama Desert, which represents an advantage for Cobresal. Extreme climatic conditions (heat, altitude, dryness) make away trips difficult for opposing teams.

Has Cobresal participated in international competitions?

Yes, thanks to their 2015 championship title and good performances, Cobresal has qualified for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana several times, representing Chile with dignity.

Who are CD Cobresal's rivals?

As a provincial club, Cobresal doesn't have a major historical rivalry. However, matches against big Santiago clubs like Colo-Colo or Universidad de Chile are always very competitive.

How can I follow Cobresal news?

On FootballAudit.com , find all Cobresal live results, updated Chilean championship standings, player statistics and detailed analyses of each match.

What is CD Cobresal's current level?

Cobresal plays in Primera División , Chile's football elite. The club regularly maintains mid-table positions and fights to qualify for continental competitions.

Does CD Cobresal have a youth academy?

Yes, despite their geographical isolation, Cobresal has a youth academy that allows developing local talents from the Atacama region and ensuring the club's sustainability with locally-trained players.

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Overview

CD Cobresal, based in El Salvador in Chile's Atacama region, is a unique club in the Chilean football landscape. Founded in 1979, the club takes its name and identity from the copper industry (cobre in Spanish), the region's economic pillar.

Playing at the Estadio El Cobre, Los Mineros (the Miners) have carved out a place in Chilean football's elite. Despite being based in an isolated mining town in the middle of the Atacama Desert, Cobresal has managed to compete with the big clubs from Chilean metropolises.

The club particularly distinguished itself in the 2010s, participating several times in the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana. Cobresal is renowned for their combative play and intelligent exploitation of altitude and their region's particular climatic conditions.

With a passionate supporter base and a promising youth academy, CD Cobresal continues to write its history in the Chilean championship, proudly representing their mining region.

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General Information

Founded: 1979

Stadium: Estadio El Cobre

Official Website: www.cdcobresal.cl