América de Cali Hosts Independiente Medellín in Crucial Match

Cali, Colombia — America de Cali faces Independiente Medellín this Thursday in a must-win match during the quarterfinals of Liga Betplay II 2025. The game will take place at Estadio Pascual Guerrero, and it promises to have significant implications for the future of both teams.

America, coming off a disappointing 1-0 loss to Atlético Nacional, needs a victory to stay competitive. They previously managed a 1-1 draw against Junior, a match filled with controversial refereeing decisions. With only one point from two games, America is at risk of elimination from the tournament.

In contrast, Independiente Medellín, despite starting as the top seed and a strong contender this season, also finds themselves in a precarious position with just one point from their matches. After losing to Junior and drawing with Nacional, they too know that a win is essential.

“It’s win or go home for us now,” said an anonymous player from America, expressing the urgency felt within the squad. Both teams are desperate to gain momentum and secure a spot for the next round of the playoffs.

The home team will be without suspended players Cavadía and Carrascal, but they welcome back midfielder Andrés Roa. On the other hand, Medellín aims to see forward Francisco Fydriszewski return to form; he leads the league with statistically significant scoring.

This match will be even more challenging without head coaches on the sidelines; both David González and Alejandro Restrepo face suspensions and will be watching from the stands.

Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. local time. Fans can tune in via Win Sports or online at www.futbolred.com.