Red Cards Dominate Third Matchday of Liga BetPlay 2025-I

Bogotá, Colombia – The third matchday of Liga BetPlay 2025-I sparked significant debate among football fans and analysts after an unusually high number of red cards were issued. Out of ten matches played, eight saw players sent off, including three expulsion in the Envigado versus Medellín matchup. Only Nacional vs Pereira and Boyacá Chicó against Llaneros were without dismissals.

Noted sports journalist Carlos Antonio Vélez expressed his dismay at the situation. “It’s very sad to see the number of players sent off. It’s excessive,” he stated during his show, Palabras Mayores on Antena 2. He elaborated, saying, “In one of the three expulsions in the Envigado vs Medellín match, I think the ref overreacted.”

Vélez pointed out that statistics reveal a worrying trend, with 22 players shown red cards in just three matchdays. “The rate of expulsions is increasing significantly. What’s next? Players will have to manage their conduct better on the pitch,” he said.

This high number of red cards has raised concerns among fans and analysts alike, worrying that the integrity of the league could be at stake. Just how to remedy this growing problem remains unclear, but it is evident that a serious conversation about officiating and player behavior is necessary as the season progresses.