Envigado Advances,Quarterfinal Picture Takes Shape in Betplay Cup
Envigado took a 1-0 lead in their round of 16 series against Millonarios,courtesy of a goal from Tomás Soto at the South Sports Stadium. This result, combined with othre completed and ongoing matchups, is beginning to define the quarterfinal pairings for the Betplay 2025 Cup. The tournament is crucial for Colombian clubs, offering a pathway to continental competitions like the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
The Betplay Cup’s quarterfinal bracket is taking form as teams battle through the round of 16. América de Cali has already secured their spot with a 2-1 victory over Atlético Bucaramanga, and will face Junior de Barranquilla.independiente Medellín also advanced, defeating Fortaleza CEIF 2-1, and awaits the winner of the Independiente Santa Fe vs. valledupar Alliance tie. Deportivo Pereira progressed after a 5-5 draw (winning 4-3 on penalties) against Real Cundinamarca, setting up a potential clash with either Envigado or Millonarios. Nacional Atlético dominated Quindío Sports with a 6-2 win and will play the winner of Once Caldas vs. Deportivo Pasto.
here’s a look at the current standings and upcoming matches:
Completed Round of 16 Results:
Real Cundinamarca 5-5 (3-4 penalties) Deportivo Pereira
atlético FC 2-2 (1-4 penalties) Junior de barranquilla
América de Cali 2-1 Atlético Bucaramanga
Independiente Medellín 2-1 Fortaleza CEIF
Quindío Sports 2-6 Nacional Atlético
Ongoing Round of 16 Series (Second Leg Needed):
Independiente Santa Fe 1-1 Valledupar Alliance
Millonarios 0-1 Envigado
Once caldas 2-1 Deportivo Pasto
Projected Quarterfinal Crossings:
América de Cali vs. Junior de Barranquilla
Independiente Medellín vs. Santa Fe / Allianza V.
Deportivo Pereira vs. Envigado / Millionaires
Nacional Atlético vs. Once Caldas / Pasto