Hernán Torres Oliveros has been dismissed as head coach of Millonarios, marking one of several managerial changes occurring across Colombia’s Liga BetPlay as the league nears the end of its initial phase. The move comes after Millonarios suffered three consecutive defeats, leaving the team at the bottom of the league standings, according to reports from futbolred.com and ESPN.
Torres’ departure is one of five confirmed coaching changes in the Liga BetPlay so far this season. Nelson Flórez (Cúcuta), José Flabio Torres (Boyacá Chicó), Alexis Márquez (Jaguares), and Hubert Bodhert (Alianza Valledupar) have also been relieved of their duties. The league has seen considerable instability in its managerial positions after eight matchdays.
Alberto Gamero, manager of Cali, had been under pressure but secured a reprieve with a 1-0 victory over Nacional and a subsequent goalless draw against Bucaramanga. Even though, reports indicate internal divisions within the Cali leadership, with some members seeking to terminate Gamero’s contract. Arturo Reyes, the coach of Pereira, now finds his position increasingly precarious as he has yet to secure a win with the team.
Pablo Repetto, the manager of Santa Fe, is facing a challenging environment following the team’s recent losses in the league, despite having won the Superliga earlier in the season. Pablo Peirano is being discussed as a potential replacement for Repetto. Hernán Darío Herrera, at Once Caldas, maintains a relatively secure position despite not fully satisfying the team’s supporters, despite leading the team to three of the last four quadrangulares and a Copa Sudamericana semi-final appearance last year.
Diego Arias, the interim coach of Nacional, continues to lack the permanence of a full-time appointment, and some believe the team requires a more experienced leader. Sebastián Oliveros (Fortaleza) and Hernán Darío Herrera (Once Caldas) have been in their current roles the longest, both starting in early 2024.
Alejandro Restrepo, the manager of Medellín, improved his standing with a recent away victory over Liverpool in the Copa Libertadores qualifying phase. Recent appointments include Fabián Bustos at Millonarios, who initially showed promise with two wins and a draw before a 3-2 loss to Internacional de Bogotá. Richard Páez (Cúcuta), Camilo Ayala (Alianza Valledupar), and John Jaime Gómez (Boyacá Chicó) have all recently taken charge of their respective teams with the aim of lifting them from the bottom of the table.
Gustavo Florentín, the new manager of Jaguares, faces a less urgent situation, having inherited a team in tenth position. Leonel Álvarez (Bucaramanga), José Luis García (Llaneros), Alfredo Arias (Junior), David González (América), and Lucas González (Tolima) remain in their positions from the previous year. Jonathan Risueño (Pasto) and Ricardo Valiño (Internacional de Bogotá) have emerged as positive surprises, leading their teams at the top of the championship standings.
As of January 29, 2026, Millonarios has appointed Fabián Bustos as the new manager, following the dismissal of Hernán Torres. The club has not announced a long-term strategy or timeline for evaluating Bustos’ performance.