Millonarios Reclaims Key Player as Falcao’s Future Remains Uncertain

Bogotá, Colombia

Millonarios FC is set to welcome back a crucial player just in time for the semifinal stages of the Liga BetPlay I-2025. Coach David González announced the last-minute return of midfielder Stiven Vega for the upcoming match against Deportivo Pereira at El Campín Stadium on May 8. This game, originally scheduled for date 15, is vital for securing the team’s position in the next phase of the championship.

Stiven Vega, who has been recovering from a Grade 3 ankle sprain sustained during a match against Santa Fe on March 26, had missed five games. Now cleared to play, Vega aims to regain his form and compete for a starting position as Millonarios prepare for critical matches.

Meanwhile, the club’s iconic striker Radamel Falcao García continues to struggle for minutes on the field. Since returning to the team for the Copa Sudamericana on March 6, he has been sidelined due to a right thigh injury. With his contract expiring on June 30, 2025, and the option for a six-month extension, Falcao’s future is in jeopardy.

Recent remarks from journalist Julián Capera suggest that contract renewal discussions have not taken place, largely due to Falcao’s ongoing injury issues. “Those close to Falcao say that the topic hasn’t been addressed,” Capera noted. “This semester has again been marked by injuries.”

As Millonarios look to solidify their places in the semifinals, Falcao’s performance in these crucial matches could determine his future with the club, similar to his previous stint where he scored three goals in later rounds.

With five appearances and one goal in the season, the player known as “El Tigre” finds himself in a critical juncture of his career. The strategy for the match against Pereira indicates that González plans to stick with the squad unbeaten in their last six matches, which includes four wins and two draws.

Falcao’s absence in the match against Deportivo Pereira raises concerns regarding his role as Millonarios pushes to maintain their strong performance heading toward the league finals.