Radamel Falcao García will pull on the red and white shirt once again on Sunday when he joins an Atlético de Madrid legends squad to face Club América in Puebla, Mexico.
The Colombian striker has been without a professional club since mid-2026 following his departure from Millonarios, where he played 33 matches and scored 11 goals during what was billed as his final dance. While his career path beyond this exhibition remains undecided, the 40-minute halves match at Estadio Cuauhtémoc brings him back onto the pitch alongside former teammates.
Semana reported that the exhibition is scheduled for 18:00 local time, which corresponds to 5:00 p.m. in Colombia and 1:00 a.m. Spanish peninsular time. Ticket prices for the 46,000-seat venue range between approximately 60,000 and 325,000 Colombian pesos on the BoletoMóvil platform, with a broadcast available via YouTube on Layvtime.
During his prime spell with Atlético between 2011 and 2013, Falcao established himself as one of Europe’s most lethal forwards under manager Diego Simeone. Futbolred said that the forward netted 70 goals in 91 official appearances, helping the club secure the 2011–12 Europa League, the 2012 UEFA Super Cup, and the 2012–13 Copa del Rey.
The traveling squad, managed by 1996 double-winner Milinko Pantic, includes notable names from the club’s recent history. The official club announcement confirmed that goalkeepers Moyá and Sergio Asenjo will travel alongside defenders Godín, Iván Amaya, Jesús Gámez, Juanfran, and Miranda.
Midfield duties feature Mario Suárez, Camacho, Movilla, Raúl García, Jurado, Augusto, and Fran Mérida. Falcao will share the forward line with David Villa and Maxi Rodríguez, slipping back into the iconic number 9 jersey he wore during his prolific Spanish tenure.
Organizers confirmed that the match will feature a non-traditional format consisting of two 40-minute halves, with a penalty shootout directly following regulation time if the score remains level after 80 minutes. Noticias Caracol reported that the Colombian forward currently resides in Panama while maintaining a personal training regimen in Miami as he weighs his professional future for 2027.
Match organizers and participating clubs have not announced any further exhibition fixtures for the veteran striker beyond the Puebla showcase against a Club América legends side featuring figures such as Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Zague, Salvador Cabañas, and Oribe Peralta.
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