Real Cartagena secured a 1-0 victory over Real Cundinamarca in the Torneo BetPlay II-2026 semifinals, positioning themselves in the Group B standings ahead of their upcoming fixture in Mosquera.
Real Cartagena enters the fourth fixture of the Torneo BetPlay semifinals following a hard-fought 1-0 win against Real Cundinamarca at the Jaime Morón León stadium, as reported by PrimerTiempo.CO | Cartagena.
That victory lifted the team to four points in the group standings, keeping them in contention for a place in the final under manager Álvaro Hernández, according to Caracol Radio. The match took place during Cartagena's November festivities, with supporters in the stands witnessing the triumph that consoled the fan base after a 2-3 defeat against Deportes Quindío, according to Caracol Radio.
The upcoming match at the Municipal stadium in Mosquera is important for both sides. Real Cundinamarca seeks to reverse a difficult start to this semifinal phase, while Real Cartagena aims to build on their recent defensive discipline and attacking output.
Deportes Quindío Leads Group B Before Wednesday Fixture
Deportes Quindío leads Group B with six points after securing two consecutive wins, while Tigres holds the second position with five points, according to El Universal. Real Cartagena sits closely behind in third place with four points, and Real Cundinamarca occupies fourth place with one point.
A victory for the visiting team in Mosquera would elevate them to seven points, keeping their qualification campaign firmly in their own hands regardless of results elsewhere in the group, as detailed by Eluniversal.com.co. The fixture is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, at 6:00 p.m. local time (23:00 UTC), as reported by PrimerTiempo.CO | Cartagena.
Real Cartagena Faces Midfield Vacancy Due to Pino Injury
Real Cartagena travels without key midfielder Pino, who has been ruled out due to a recent injury after putting in strong performances in prior matches, according to El Universal. Coaching staff options to fill the holding midfield vacancy include Edinson López, Jhonatan Río, and Luis Guevara.
Defensive stability remains a cornerstone for the squad, with central defender Jheison Solarte arriving in top competitive form to anchor the backline, as noted by Eluniversal.com.co.
Up front, striker Mauro Manotas looks to build on his team-leading statistics after recording 15 goals across 40 appearances during the 2026 season, according to PrimerTiempo.CO | Cartagena. In the second tournament he registers 562 minutes in 16 encounters, with four goals and one assist, as reported by PrimerTiempo.CO | Cartagena.
“Esta es una victoria que necesitaba el equipo, necesitaba la ciudad, la hinchada, todos; nuestra familia necesitaba una victoria como esta, porque pasamos una semana bastante difícil por la derrota anterior,” said Mauro Manotas, forward for Real Cartagena, as told to PrimerTiempo.CO.
“Hoy cambiamos esa mentalidad: el equipo fue paciente, fue tranquilo y nos vamos con un resultado que, como dice el profe, puede ser muy corto, pero para nosotros es muy valioso. Un 1-0,” said Mauro Manotas, forward for Real Cartagena, as told to PrimerTiempo.CO.
“Esto sin duda alguna va a ser un envío anímico para todos, para el equipo, para la hinchada, y vamos a ir a Mosquera por el resultado,” said Mauro Manotas, forward for Real Cartagena, as told to PrimerTiempo.CO.
Match Schedule
Real Cundinamarca hosts Real Cartagena on Wednesday, November 11, at 6:00 p.m. local time (23:00 UTC) at the Municipal stadium in Mosquera, as reported by PrimerTiempo.CO | Cartagena.
