Gallery: this is how the preseason match between Millonarios and América was experienced

Millionaires and America of Cali They faced each other this Sunday, January 19 in the Nemesio Camacho El Campín stadium, closing the Colombia Series, a preparation tournament for the 2025 season. The match, which began at 5:00 pm, had a large attendance of fans who witnessed this Colombian soccer classic.

For Millonarios, this match represented the second challenge under the technical direction of David Gonzalez, who took office after the surprise departure of Alberto Gamero after more than five years leading the team. In his debut in Colombia Series, The ‘ambassadors’ tied with Melgar of Peru, showing flashes of good football but evidencing areas for improvement.

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The capital team faced the match with two notable absences from its starting lineup. The captain David Mackalister Silva He was left out of the squad due to “trauma to his knee”, a decision made by the coaching staff to avoid major complications. Likewise, Danovis Banguero presented a virus that sidelined him from the meeting. In contrast, the defender Jorge Arias, recovered from a trauma to his left knee, he was available and was expected to add minutes, either as a starter or coming off the bench to replace Samuel Asprilla.

For its part, America from Cali sought to vindicate itself after a defeat 0-2 against Melgar in his previous presentation in the Colombia Series. The team led by Jorge ‘Polilla’ Da Silva focused attention on the possible presentation of its brand new signing, Juan Fernando Quintero, who came to the club in a million-dollar operation from Racing. The incorporation of Quintero generated great expectations among the ‘scarlet’ fans, eager to see him in action with the red shirt.

The recent history between both teams reflected a slight advantage for Millonarios, with five victories in the last confrontations, compared to four victories for América and one draw. Particularly in El Campín, the blue superiority was notable, with five wins and four draws in the last nine matches played in Bogotá.

The blues opened the account in the minute 44 with a goal from the penalty spot after a foul on Daniel Mantilla. Santiago Giordana executed and was in charge of opening the account. For its part, America’s tie came from Sebastian Navarro, who took advantage of a center from the left to overcome the resistance of Alvaro Montero.

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This preseason classic not only served for both teams to adjust tactical and physical details for the start of the BetPlay I-2025 League, but also for fans to enjoy a high-level football spectacle. The presence of new signings and the implementation of strategies by the coaches offered a preview of what to expect in the official competition.

With this match, Millonarios and América de Cali concluded their participation in the Colombia Series, now focusing on their respective debuts in the local league, scheduled for next weekend. The ‘ambassadors’ will visit Unión Magdalena in Santa Marta, while the ‘scarlets’ will receive Llaneros, with a stadium to be defined due to the sanction imposed on Pascual Guerrero.