The last few years have been a golden time in the history of the Chilean national team. At last they have something to put in their trophy cabinet, winning both the 2015 Copa America and last year's Copa America Centenario. Before that the World Cups of 2010 and '14 were their top moments, with the exception of 1962 World Cup which they hosted and finished third at.
There are two explanations for this spell of success.
One is the idea of play introduced by Marcelo Bielsa, the Argentine coach who took charge of the Chilean national team in 2007.