The 14th matchday of Colombia’s Liga BetPlay 2025-II is in full swing, and what a whirlwind of football it’s been so far! With the league table tightening and teams scrapping for every point, the latest round has already delivered its fair share of drama, upsets, and crucial results. From nail-biting draws to relegation heartbreak, fans have had plenty to cheer—and worry—about as the action unfolds across the country.
The matchday kicked off on Friday, October 3, 2025, with Deportivo Cali clinching a narrow 1-0 victory over Deportivo Pereira. Johan Martínez was the hero for the home side, netting the decisive goal just nine minutes into the contest. Pereira had a golden opportunity to level the score when Andrey Estupiñán stepped up to the penalty spot, but Uruguayan goalkeeper Salvador Ichazo pulled off a brilliant save to keep Cali in front. That early drama set the tone for a weekend packed with pivotal moments.
Meanwhile, the battle at the bottom of the table took center stage as Envigado faced Bucaramanga. Fabián Sambueza opened the scoring for the visitors, and Luciano Pons doubled the advantage from the penalty spot. Bayron Garcés managed to pull one back for Envigado, but it wasn’t enough. With the 2-1 defeat, Envigado’s fate was sealed—they officially lost their top-flight status, marking a somber moment for the club and its supporters. The team’s relegation has already sparked debate about what Colombian football loses with their descent, as they’ve long been a breeding ground for young talent.
Elsewhere, Unión Magdalena produced a stunning comeback to edge Águilas Doradas 3-2 in a true rollercoaster of a match. The visitors raced to a 2-0 lead through early goals by Matías Ramírez and Wilson Morelo, but Freddy Molina sparked hope for Unión Magdalena with a crucial goal before halftime. The hosts drew level in the second half thanks to a Ricardo Márquez penalty, despite having two players sent off—Freddy Molina and Fabián Cantillo. Down to nine men, it seemed like a draw would be a heroic result, but Jannenson Sarmiento had other ideas, scoring the winner in the 76th minute to keep Unión Magdalena’s survival hopes alive. Talk about drama!
Not every match was a goal fest, though. Llaneros and Fortaleza played out a goalless draw in Villavicencio. Both teams had their chances, but goalkeepers Cristian Santander and Miguel Ortega stood tall, ensuring the points were shared. Fortaleza’s solid defensive performance helped them maintain third place with 25 points, while Llaneros sit in tenth with 19.
Fans craving attacking football were treated to a six-goal thriller in Pasto, where the hosts and Alianza finished locked at 3-3. Santiago Jiménez, Facundo Boné, and Freddy Espinal found the net for Pasto, while Edwin Torres and Carlos Lucumí, who scored twice, kept Alianza in contention throughout the match. The game swung back and forth, with neither side able to secure all three points, but both sets of supporters left the stadium thoroughly entertained.
In Barranquilla, Junior suffered a shock 0-1 defeat at the hands of Tolima. The visitors struck early, with Juan Pablo Torres scoring at the 13-minute mark. Junior pushed hard for an equalizer, but their hopes were dashed when Sebastián Guzmán was sent off in stoppage time. The result dealt a blow to Junior’s ambitions of reclaiming the league’s top spot, while Tolima’s disciplined display earned them a valuable away win.
Looking ahead, the matchday continues with several key fixtures on the horizon. On Sunday, October 5, Chicó will host Nacional in a clash that could have significant implications for the playoff race. Monday night football takes center stage as La Equidad welcomes Once Caldas to the Estadio de Techo. Both teams have plenty to play for—La Equidad are desperate to snap out of a rough patch, while Once Caldas aim to extend their recent domestic hot streak.
La Equidad’s likely starting eleven features Eduar Esteban in goal, with a defensive line of Jean Colorado, Mateo Rodas, Carlos Vivas, and Yulián Gómez. The midfield trio of Deivid Castro, Samir Mayo, and Juan Castilla will look to control the tempo, while Joider Micolta, Kevin Parra, and Jovanny Bolivar provide the attacking spark. Head coach Diego Merino will be hoping his side can rediscover their form after a string of disappointing results, including a 3-0 defeat to Santa Fe and a 4-0 drubbing by Deportivo Cali in recent weeks.
Once Caldas, managed by Hernán Darío Herrera, are set to line up with James Aguirre between the sticks. The defense comprises Juan David Cuesta, Kevin Cuesta, Jerson Malagón, and Efraín Navarro. In midfield, Mateo García and Robert Mejía offer stability, while the attacking quartet of Luis Sánchez, Michael Barrios, Jefry Zapata, and veteran striker Dayro Moreno will look to trouble the Equidad backline. Once Caldas come into the match in high spirits, having thrashed Deportivo Pasto 4-0 in the Copa and racked up a 5-2 league win over Boyacá Chicó. Their only recent blip was a 2-1 loss to América de Cali, but overall, the team’s confidence appears sky-high.
For those eager to catch every minute, the game will be broadcast live on Win Sports and Win+ Fútbol, with streaming available via the Win Play platform. Refereeing duties will fall to Carlos Ortega (Bolívar) as the central official, supported by assistants Javier Patiño (Meta) and Fabián Hernández (Huila). Camilo Portela (Cundinamarca) will serve as the fourth official, while VAR will be overseen by Luis Picón (Antioquia) and AVAR by Nataly Arteaga (Nariño).
As the matchday rolls on, fans will also keep an eye on Tuesday night’s classic showdown between Millonarios and América, a fixture that always promises fireworks. With the league entering a critical phase, every point, goal, and decision could prove decisive in the race for the playoffs and the fight to avoid relegation.
With so much at stake and the action far from over, Colombian football fans are in for a thrilling ride as Liga BetPlay 2025-II’s 14th matchday continues to unfold.
