Goal collects everything you need to know about this highly anticipated BetPlay League clash.
The Embajadores kick off the league’s opening round with a home battle against Deportivo Pasto. They aim to bounce back to victory after back-to-back draws with Nacional and Águilas, keeping pressure on the top eight chase as the season unfolds.
Millonarios vs Deportivo Pasto for BetPlay League 2023 I: lineups, starters, and substitutes
At El Campín in Bogotá, Millonarios welcomes the Volcanoes, who sit sixth in the table and arrive buoyed by a recent win over Cali. The match represents a prime chance to climb into the top eight and push toward the league’s first star in the title race.
For fans seeking the best way to watch, there are options to follow the action on television or online. The anticipation is high as both sides look to gain momentum early in the season.
WHEN IS IT?
The meeting is set for Tuesday, March 22, with an 8:00 PM Colombian time kickoff. The game will be broadcast on Win Sports Plus, while Win Sports Online provides online access via computer, Smart TV, smartphones, and tablets. The streaming app supports Android and iOS devices for convenient viewing.
In addition, readers can track live updates before, during, and after the match with minute-by-minute coverage available on Goal’s platform.
THE LINEUPS
Millonarios: Dark in goal; Alba, Vanegas, Arias, Asprilla in defense; Giraldo, Pereira in midfield; Cataño, Silva, Quinones in the attacking midfield line; Uribe leading the line.
Millonarios
Deportivo Pasto: Martinez in goal; Rosales, Tovar, Malagon, Mafla in defense; Caicedo, Ayala, Roa in midfield; Estacio, E. Lopez, D. Lopez in attack.
Deportivo Pasto
STATISTICS
Key pre-match figures show a lively history between Embajadores and Volcánicos:
• Millonarios has lost only one of their last eight league meetings with Deportivo Pasto, posting five wins and two draws. The sole setback came in January 2020 with a 1-2 result.
• Millonarios have won four, drawn two, and lost one in their last seven home league games, scoring 11 goals at home for an average of 1.6 per game. They also reached eight home matches in a row with at least one goal as the streak continues to build.
• Deportivo Pasto has been solid away from home of late, losing just one of their last five league trips (three wins, one draw), including a 1-3 defeat to Alianza Petrolera on date six of the current season.
• Deportivo Pasto holds the distinction of having the lowest possession when leading the BetPlay DIMAYOR I League in 2023, averaging 32.8 percent.
• Millonarios and Unión Magdalena stand out as teams yet to attempt a direct free kick this season in the BetPlay DIMAYOR I League 2023, a notable stat heading into this clash.
These numbers frame a game that promises intensity and strategic battles in both defense and midfield as the campaign opens with a decisive early statement.