Deportes Tolima defeated Millonarios 2-1 at the Estadio Manuel Murillo Toro on Sunday, complicating the visitors’ path to the Liga BetPlay 2026-II postseason.
Juan Guillermo Cuadrado opened the scoring for Millonarios with a free-kick goal, according to Noticias Caracol. Deportes Tolima responded through an Ever Valencia penalty and a subsequent goal from Kelvin Flórez.
Millonarios Fights for Semifinal Qualification in Liga BetPlay
The result leaves Millonarios in seventh place with 27 points after 18 rounds of the Liga BetPlay 2026-II standings reported by Noticias Caracol. The club needs a victory in the final round of the all-against-all phase to guarantee its place in the semifinals.
Deportes Tolima climbed to 26 points, keeping its qualification hopes alive heading into the final fixture of the regular season. Atlético Nacional leads the table with 39 points, followed by América de Cali with 36 and Deportivo Cali with 34.
Managerial Assessment
Millonarios manager Alberto Gamero pointed to recurring defensive lapses and a lack of squad consistency after the defeat in Ibagué. AS Colombia reported that the coach highlighted errors during set pieces and transitional play.
“Comenzamos ganando. Luego hay fallas en un tiro de esquina en el que llega el penal y después, en un mal cierre, un mal rechazo, viene el otro gol en una transición. La falla fue que el equipo jugó muy mal,” said Alberto Gamero, manager of Millonarios, told AS Colombia.
Gamero also addressed the team’s alternating performances across recent fixtures, noting difficulties in maintaining momentum from strong outings.
Squad Reaction
Following the match, Cuadrado addressed supporters on social media regarding the team’s position and the upcoming decisive fixtures, as detailed by PrimerTiempo.CO.
“Más allá del resultado de ayer, que dolió. Pero todavía dependemos de nosotros, ahora más que nunca todos unidos, con Fe en nuestro Señor JESÚS 🤲🏼 este objetivo lo podemos conseguir todos juntos. Equipo e hinchada. Porque en la unión es donde está la bendición 🤍🤝🏼,” said Juan Guillermo Cuadrado, midfielder for Millonarios, told PrimerTiempo.CO | Cartagena.
Upcoming Fixtures
Millonarios will face Alianza at home in the final round of the regular phase to determine its postseason fate. Deportes Tolima will also play its final fixture of the all-against-all tournament to secure a top-eight finish.
