The Red Devils and Millionaires stand as the fiercest rivals for a spot in the final, each pushing hard toward the prize in a season that has kept fans on edge.
In the BetPlay League 2023 semifinals, the schedule remains tight with three rounds left as teams chase the year’s first title. Group B, often dubbed the group of death for featuring three heavyweights alongside other contenders, has delivered drama as Club Millionaires, America de Cali, and Boyacá Chicó battle it out, with Medellín also in the mix. The pace has been relentless, and the favorite’s grip has tightened with each match, threatening to seal the outcome early.
BetPlay League Final 2023 I: teams, dates, format, and venue details
After three matchups, Millonarios leads the group with seven points, holding a comfortable gap over América and Boyacá Chicó. The Powerful sits with a single point, suggesting that the path to the final may be carved out early if the current trend continues. The standings hint at a decisive finish as the competition narrows toward the decider matchups.
What América de Cali Must Do to Reach the Final
América faced a tough setback on the third matchday, losing at home to Millonarios and missing a chance to take early control of the group. To alter the course, they must win on the road in their upcoming encounter at Campín, a victory that would realign the group dynamics and restore balance in points with Millonarios. The subtle advantage of a theoretical point, often referred to as an edge from the first round, could favor the capital club as the schedule unfolds.
From there, América would not only need to win subsequent fixtures but also hope for a stumble by Millonarios in the final two rounds. Such a result would reopen the race for the year’s first title, while Boyacá Chicó remains a wildcard with potential tie breakers still in play and the prospect of additional outcomes influencing the final standings.
GROUP B MATCHES
date 1
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date 4
June 3
Independiente Medellín vs Boyacá Chicó — Time: 6:20 PM — Stadium: Atanasio Girardot — Result: Win+
Millonarios FC vs América de Cali — Time: 8:30 PM — Stadium: El Campín — Result: Win+
date 5
Group B
June 11
Boyacá Chicó vs Millonarios — Time: 6:30 PM — Stadium: Independencia — Result: Win+
June 12
Independiente Medellín vs América de Cali — Time: 5:00 PM — Stadium: Atanasio Girardot — Result: Win+
date 6
- América de Cali vs Boyacá Chicó
- Millonarios vs Medellín
GROUP B STANDINGS
HOW TIEBREAKS WORK
According to the competition rules, draws at this stage are settled through a defined order of criteria. If a tie occurs between the clubs occupying the first and second places in the Phase I standings during the Phase II semifinals, the top two from Phase I advance to the final round. For ties among teams ranked third through eighth in Phase II, the following criteria are applied in sequence:
1. The larger goal difference in Phase II semifinals compared to Phase I results.
2. The greater number of goals scored in Phase II semifinals.
3. The higher number of away goals scored in Phase II semifinals.
4. Fewer goals conceded away from home in Phase II semifinals.
5. The fewest yellow cards in Phase II semifinals.
6. The fewest red cards in Phase II semifinals.
7. The best position in the Phase I table remains a final tiebreaker.
Source: Goal