Once Caldas to Send Alternate Team for Match Against América de Cali

América de Cali will face Once Caldas this Friday at Estadio Pascual Guerrero during Matchday 12 of Liga BetPlay II 2025, starting at 8:10 p.m., as reported by La Patria. Both teams are under pressure but have different goals. América is at the bottom of the table, while Once Caldas is close to the playoff spots.

Once Caldas comes into this match after a 2-0 victory over Independiente del Valle in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals. This win improved team morale and reinforced their continental aims, prompting coach Hernán Darío Herrera to make some changes to the lineup for the league game in Cali.

Currently, Once Caldas has 13 points, three points behind eighth-placed Independiente Santa Fe. While they still aim for league success, the team is prioritizing their Sudamericana campaign. Several young players, including Juan Camilo García, Santiago Cubides, Jorge Cardona, Juan Felipe Castaño, Esteban Beltrán, and Felipe Gómez, are part of the traveling squad. Midfielder Kevin Tamayo is suspended and will miss the match.

América is having a challenging season, sitting at the bottom with just seven points. They need a positive result to ease the pressure. Playing at home could help energize their supporters and possibly break a poor streak against a team focused on international play.

In Manizales, excitement is building for the upcoming return leg against Independiente del Valle. The club shared that tickets for the North, West, and East stands have sold out, highlighting the enthusiasm for Once Caldas’ international journey.