Santa Fe Faces Fortaleza in Crucial Liga BetPlay Match

Bogotá, Colombia — Independiente Santa Fe will host Fortaleza CEIF on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at El Campín Stadium. This is an important match in Group B of the Liga BetPlay square-offs, with both teams seeking their first victory in this semifinal round.

The match is set to kick off at 5:00 p.m. local time and will be broadcast live on WIN. Santa Fe and Fortaleza both lost their opening matches in this stage, with Santa Fe falling 1-0 to Atlético Bucaramanga and Fortaleza losing to Deportes Tolima.

Santa Fe coach Harold Santiago stressed the urgency of a win, stating, ‘We need the victory to stay competitive in the group.’ Meanwhile, Fortaleza, having faced three consecutive losses, is eager to turn their fortune around as they aim for a historic first win in the semifinals.

Last season, Santa Fe defeated Fortaleza 2-0 during a regular season match held in Techo, contributing to their overall success against the team. However, recent form indicates that Santa Fe has not found their stride this season, having struggled to secure wins in critical moments.

Key players will be instrumental for both teams. Hugo Rodallega aims to deliver for Santa Fe, having been a crucial figure in their attacks. On the other side, Sebastián Valencia hopes to make an impact after contributing an assist in Fortaleza’s last outing.

The history between these teams shows that Santa Fe leads their encounters, with six wins, one loss, and one draw recorded. Santa Fe’s performance at home has been strong, remaining unbeaten in their last twelve matches.

The match will provide an opportunity for both squads to make a statement in the group and reignite hopes for advancing to the finals.

All eyes will be on El Campín for what promises to be an exciting clash in Colombian football.