Cobresal

Club de Deportes Cobresal, or simply Cobresal, is a Chilean football club based in El Salvador, Atacama, a Chilean mining camp, and participates in Campeonato Nacional. The team was founded on 5 May 1979, and the name of the club comes from the local copper mine establishment. Since its inception, the club has played its home games at the El Cobre Stadium. With a capacity of approximately 12,000, the stadium is able to seat more than the entire population of the town (7,000).

During the history of Cobresal, the club has been champion once (2015 Clausura) and achieved one Copa Chile title in 1987, with players like the Chilean legend Iván Zamorano, Rubén Martínez and the club's historic top-scorer Sergio Salgado, footballers that also played in the 1986 Copa Libertadores, in the first international tournament for the club.

Cobresal's classic rival was Regional Atacama, where both teams disputed the III Region derby, but since the disappearance of that team as a result of financial problems, the team now plays the Copper derby with Cobreloa of Calama. Another important rivalry has been formed with another team from the Atacama region, Deportes Copiapó.

Club de Deportes Cobresal, commonly known as Cobresal, is a professional soccer team based in El Salvador, a city located in the northern region of Chile. Founded in 1979, the club has established itself as a significant presence in Chilean football, competing in the top tier of the Chilean league system, known as the Primera División.

Cobresal's colors are predominantly gold and black, reflecting its mining heritage, as the club was founded by workers from the nearby El Salvador copper mine. The team's nickname, "Los Mineros" (The Miners), pays homage to this history and the community that supports it.

The club plays its home matches at the Estadio El Cobre, a venue that can accommodate around 12,000 spectators. The stadium is known for its unique location at a high altitude, which can pose challenges for visiting teams.

Over the years, Cobresal has experienced various successes, including winning the Primera División title in 2015, which marked a significant achievement in the club's history. The team is known for its passionate fan base, who create an electric atmosphere during home games.

Cobresal is recognized for its commitment to developing local talent and has a strong youth academy that nurtures young players, contributing to the growth of Chilean football. The club's identity is deeply rooted in its community, and it continues to strive for excellence both on and off the pitch.