The Red Devil opens its home campaign in the semi-finals with a clear aim: to win and advance. In a bid to solidify their claim in the BetPlay competition, Cali America looks to extend the momentum from the championship and secure a decisive result on home soil this Sunday in Medellín.
FOLLOW LIVE AMERICA – MEDELLÍN
Alexandre Guimarães must manage without Franco Leys, who is serving the last of a suspension. Leys remains a key member of the squad that Tunja brought in to build strength at home and to convert the opportunity into a point just eight days earlier. With Leys sidelined, Guimarães will lean on other squad players to deliver the necessary energy and creativity to disrupt the opposition’s plans.
On the other side, Sebastián Botero faces the absence of Edwin Cetré due to an injury sustained after the Copa Libertadores clash. However, Botero can call upon players like Quiñones and Ibargüen, who have been in strong form in the Copa Libertadores and can help steer Cali toward the three points in Cali, as they pursue a solid performance that complements their recent form.
AMERICANI AND MEDELLÍN LINEUPS
America: Novoa; Córdoba, Andrade, Velasco; Mosque, Portilla; Mena, Quintero, Sarmiento; Ramos, Suarez.
Medellín: Mosque; Marulanda, Moreno, Cadavid, Londono; Torres, Alvarado; Ibargüen, Ricaurte, Quinones; Punch.
WHEN AND WHERE IS AMERICA – MEDELLÍN
AMERICA – MEDELLÍN PREVIEW
America aims to translate their quality into a performance that translates on the scoreboard. The focus will be on creating chances through quick combinations on the wings and exploiting spaces behind the defense. Medellín, eager to protect home soil, will look to press high, disrupt rhythm, and capitalize on set-piece opportunities when they arise. The tactical balance between control in the middle of the park and efficient finishing will likely decide this semi-final clash.
MATCH TIMING AND TV COVERAGE
The match is scheduled for Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 8:15 PM Colombia time. Fans should expect a tightly contested game with significant implications for both teams as they chase a place in the final.