Universidad de Chile coach Fernando Gago has been released from hospital after suffering an acute heart attack last week, the Chilean club said on Monday.
The 40-year-old, who was appointed in March this year, was admitted to hospital in the early hours of Friday following the heart attack. The disease “was treated with angioplasty procedures that restored blood flow to his heart,” the club said, citing a medical report from the hospital where he was admitted.
Gago’s condition improved after the procedure and he was subsequently discharged. He will continue his recovery at home, the club added.
Local media reported that Gago was taken to hospital following Universidad de Chile’s 2-0 win over O’Higgins on Thursday. The club is currently third in the Liga de Primera standings.
A former Argentine midfielder, Gago played for Boca Juniors, Real Madrid, AS Roma and Valencia before switching to coaching.
Published on June 23, 2026
