In the 324th edition of the capital’s classic, the reds and blues urgently seek the three points to qualify for the home runs
Good afternoon, football lovers! Welcome to the minute by minute of the match between Santa Fe and Millonarios for date 17 of the BetPlay League.
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Summoned from Santa Fe
These are the probable formations of Santa Fe vs. Millionaires
Santa Fe
- Goalie: Weimar Asprilla
- Defenders: Iván Scarpeta, Emmanuel Olivera, Victor Moreno, Elvis Perlaza
- Midfielders: Jhojan Torres, Daniel Torres, Ewil Murillo
- Fronts: Santiago Mosquera, Hugo Rodallega, Edward López
- Substitutes bench: Ángelo Rodríguez, Alexis Zapata, Santiago Tamayo, Yeicar Perlaza, Juan Sánchez, Tomás Molina, Marlon Balanta, Jhoyler Andrades, Martín Palacios
- Technical Director: Francisco Lopez
Millionaires
- Goalie: Diego Novoa
- Defenders: Danovis Banguero, Juan Pablo Vargas, Jorge Arias, Sander Navarro
- Midfielders: Stiven Vega, Dewar Victoria, David Mack, Allister Silva
- Fronts: Edwin Mosquera, Leonardo Castro, Beckham David Castro
- Substitutes bench: Guillermo De Amores, Nicolás Arévalo, Santiago Castrillón, Santiago Giordana, Luis Marimón, Neymar Sánchez, Jorge Cabezas Hurtado
- Technical Director: Hernan Torres
Mackalister Silva, figure of Millonarios, spoke about the attitude of Neiser Villarreal, star of the Colombian national team: “He has his head elsewhere”
The footballer, who appears with the Tricolor by scoring five goals in the Fifa U-20 World Cup, would have a pre-agreement with Cruzeiro, from Brazil, so his departure from Millonarios would be defined
The performance of Neiser Villarreal, scorer of the South American U-20 and winner of the Silver Boot in the World Cup in Chile, has been left out of the sports headlines in recent hours due to his absence in Millonarios’ training sessions.
Millonarios broke out due to the indiscipline of Neiser Villarreal: he made the first decision with the under-20 scorer
The attacker did not show up for practice with the blue team after playing in the World Cup in Chile with the Colombia youth team.
Millonarios is still in the middle of controversy over the case of Neiser Villarreal, the attacker who was a scorer for the Colombia U-20 team in the South American Championship in Venezuela and the World Cup in Chile, but who has not appeared with the team despite the opportunities he was given in 2025.
Why Santa Fe issued a harsh statement addressed to journalists and media: “No mistreatment of people”
The Bogotá club publishes an official statement following recent critical comments, defending its coaching staff and players, and underlining the importance of objectivity and respect in journalistic coverage of Colombian football
On October 21, 2025, Independiente Santa Fe issued a press release, in which it expressed its concern about the alleged derogatory comments made by several journalists against club managers and players.
Last five games of Santa Fe and Millonarios
Santa Fe
- October 20, 2025 – BetPlay League: Medellin 1-1 Santa Fe
- October 17, 2025 – BetPlay League: Boyacá Chicó 0-0 Santa Fe
- October 12, 2025 – BetPlay League: Santa Fe 1-3 Llaneros
- October 1, 2025 – BetPlay Cup: Santa Fe 0-3 Medellin
- September 28, 2025 – BetPlay League: Santa Fe 3-0 La Equidad
Millionaires
- October 21, 2025 – BetPlay League: Millionaires 1-1 Atlético Bucaramanga
- October 15, 2025 – BetPlay League: Pereira 3-2 Millionaires
- October 7, 2025- BetPlay League: Millionaires 2-1 America of Cali
- September 27, 2025 – BetPlay League: Atlético Nacional 2-0 Millonarios
- September 21, 2025 – BetPlay League: Millionaires 3-2 Fortaleza CEIF
These are those called for Millionaires
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
14. David Mackallister Silva
Forwards
This is how Hernán Torres, Millonarios coach, reacted to the draw against Bucaramanga: “Bitterness and sadness”
The blue squad failed to convert its opportunities in the first half and ended up giving up a point against a rival who took advantage of a defensive error, which generated self-criticism in the coach of the Bogotá team.
Millonarios’ draw against the Leopardo team left coach Hernán Torres visibly dissatisfied, especially with the way his team conceded the equalizing goal.
Millonarios would continue with Hernán Torres despite rumors of his departure: this is known
The board of the Bogotá team denies the rumors about the arrival of Rafael Dudamel and confirms the continuity of the current coach at the head of the team
On October 15, 2025, a version was known about the departure of Hernán Torres from Millonarios.
Mural by Miguel Ángel Russo was vandalized in the preview of the Bogotá classic and there is alert among the authorities
Comments like “This city is very small” have gone viral before the match between Santa Fe and Millonarios
Since the death of the Argentine coach Miguel Ángel Russo, on October 8, 2025, Millonarios fans have paid different tributes to the man born in Lanús.
