Junior Faces Medellín in Crucial Liga BetPlay Match

Barranquilla, Colombia – Junior de Barranquilla will host Independiente Medellín on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in their match for the third round of the Liga BetPlay 2025-I. The game will start at 6:15 p.m. at Estadio Metropolitano.

Junior enters this fixture after suffering a setback against América de Cali, where they lost 2-1. The team fought hard but ultimately left the Pascual Guerrero Stadium without any points. Junior will be missing key players, including goalkeeper Santiago Mele, who is with the Uruguayan national team, and Teófilo Gutiérrez, who is sidelined due to injury.

On the other hand, Medellín arrives in Barranquilla with increased confidence after defeating Deportes Tolima 3-1 in their previous encounter. Under coach Alejandro Restrepo, the team capitalized on their scoring opportunities, demonstrating their offensive capabilities. They aim to secure three points to become the new leaders of Group A, thanks to América’s draw in Ibagué on Saturday.

This match has added importance as the last time Junior and Medellín clashed was on April 6, also in Barranquilla, where Junior emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline, aided by a goal from Carlos Bacca.

Fans can catch the match live on Win Sports+ or stream it at www.futbolred.com.