Millonarios secured a 1-2 away victory against Cúcuta Deportivo at the Estadio General Santander, according to the source articles.
While the three points allowed Los Embajadores to break a four-match winless skid and climb provisionally into second place in the table, the evening was marred by a head injury sustained by defender Samuel Martín during the first half.
Gamero Balances Relief with Tactical Demands
Returning for his second managerial cycle at the club, Gamero emphasized that his squad must develop a ruthless competitive edge to navigate difficult away fixtures. Speaking after the final whistle, the coach addressed the nature of the contest in Cúcuta.
“We needed the victory, we faced a gritty rival, but we, in the little work we did, told the players that we had to know how to control midfield, and that we were going to do damage on the outside,” Gamero stated. “We controlled them well, we ended up suffering, but it is normal because they were looking for the draw.”
The manager outlined his broader blueprint for the squad, stressing the need for collective balance rather than relying purely on defensive organization. “If the team is not conceded many goals, I want to have balance. That the team generates football, is short and defends itself well,” Gamero explained.
He added a blunt assessment of the mentality required for the remainder of the tournament: “This team has to learn to suffer and to battle. That’s how it was today. This is going to be a warrior team, of tough guys. Playing in Cúcuta is not easy, but my team came to play mano a mano. The players have to get used to looking for the match wherever they go.”
Samuel Martín Hospitalized Following First-Half Collision
The most alarming development of the evening occurred before halftime when Millonarios lateral Samuel Martín absorbed a forceful elbow from Cúcuta player Kevin Tamayo during a contested challenge.
The impact forced Martín off the pitch immediately. Club personnel arranged for an emergency transport, transferring the defender to a local hospital in an ambulance for neurological evaluation regarding a suspected concussion.
Providing an update on his player’s condition, Gamero expressed immediate concern over the incident. “He suffered a concussion, they are running tests on him, hopefully it’s nothing serious, but I saw him bad,” the coach said.
Standings Impact and Upcoming Schedule
Despite the positive result, Gamero maintained that considerable developmental work remains ahead before his squad can be considered championship contenders. “We miss quite a bit. We are doing well and it is good to correct while winning, but we miss many things. The important thing is to fight for qualification, and we are going to improve,” he concluded.
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