Goal provides comprehensive details on the BetPlay League showdown between Millonarios and America de Cali
Millonarios stands on the edge of another BetPlay final, needing a home victory against America de Cali while hoping Chicó stumbles at Atanacio Girardot to tilt the chances in their favor. The path to glory in this league is narrow and every minute on the field matters for the Ambassadors and their rivals.
Millonarios vs. America de Cali for BetPlay League 2023 I: squads, starting XI and substitutes
The ambassadors welcome Diablo Rojo to El Campín in Bogotá, a side fighting to keep its repeat hopes alive in the group stage. A win is essential for America if they want to stay in the competition and defend their status in the standings.
Goalkeepers and field players alike will be in the spotlight as fans prepare to watch the match either on television or through internet platforms, keeping a close eye on every pass, tackle and goal chance.
WHEN IS IT?
HOW AND WHERE TO WATCH?
The match will be broadcast on Win Sports Plus this Saturday, June 3, starting at 8:30 PM Colombia time. Viewers can stream the game on Win Sports Online from a computer, smart TV, smartphone, or tablet. The platform supports Android and iOS devices.
Updates and live commentary will also be available from Goal in real time, with minute-by-minute coverage that keeps fans informed before, during, and after the match.
THE SQUAD BELONGINGS
Millonarios: Hunter; Perlaza, Llinas, Vargas, Arias; Vasquez, Giraldo; Paredes, Silva, B. Castro, Uribe.
Millonarios
America: Novoa; Mena, Cordoba, Andrade, Velasco; Leys, Portilla; Barrios, Quintero, Sarmiento; Suarez.
Cali America
STATISTICAL PREVIEW
The following pre-match statistics shed light on the duel between Embajadores and Escarlatas:
• Millonarios has gone five home matches unbeaten against America de Cali in the First Division (W2 D3). This marks the longest run without defeat against this rival in these conditions since 2008–2018 when the record stood at 6 wins and 1 draw.
• It has been seven games since America de Cali won as a visitor in the First Division, posting 1 draw and 6 losses. Their last away win in this league phase came in November 2019 (1-0 against Alianza Petrolera).
• Millonarios won their two most recent encounters with America de Cali in the First Division. Yet the club has not achieved three consecutive victories against this opponent in the category since 2000.
• America de Cali recorded the lowest possession among the top three opening rounds of the BetPlay DIMAYOR 2023-I League semifinals at home (43.9%).
• Millonarios ranked as the second most fouled team (44 incidents) across the first three rounds of the BetPlay DIMAYOR 2023-I League semifinal home games.
Source: Goal