In front of their home crowd, Bucaramanga opened their campaign with a narrow win against the Azules during the first round of the Colombian league. The local team saw goals from Leonardo Flores (14’ 2T) and Luciano Pons (19’ 2T), while Leonardo Flores also inadvertently scored an own goal for Millonarios (40’ 1T).
Florés wowed fans with a stunning finish just 14 minutes into the second half when he received a precise assist from Aldair Gutiérrez, striking the ball into the top right corner of the net.
Earlier in the match, a shot from Martín Rea hit the post at 34 minutes of the first half, denying Bucaramanga an opportunity to take the lead.
Luciano Pons was the standout player of the match, showcasing exceptional skill by scoring a goal and taking four shots on target.
Leonardo Flores also had a remarkable performance, scoring two goals in total.
Coach Leonel Álvarez set up Bucaramanga in a 4-5-1 formation with Aldair Quintana in goal; Aldair Gutiérrez, Martín Rea, Jefferson Mena, and Fredy Hinestroza in defense; Aldair Zárate, Felix Charrupí, Faber Gil Mosquera, Fabián Sambueza, and Kevin Londoño in midfield; and Luciano Pons leading the attack.
Similarly, Hernán Torres aligned Millonarios in a 4-5-1 formation featuring Diego Novoa in goal; Carlos Sarabia, Alex Moreno, Sergio Mosquera, and Danovis Banguero in defense; Stiven Vega, Mateo García, Rodrigo Ureña, Darwin Quintero, and David Mackalister in midfield; with Rodrigo Contreras as the forward.
The match, officiated by Jairo Mayorga Londoño, was hosted at the Américo Montanini Stadium.
Looking ahead, Bucaramanga will face Llaneros FC in their next match while Millonarios will play at home against Junior.
This victory puts Bucaramanga in fourth place in the standings with three points, while Millonarios currently sits in sixteenth without any points.
Substitutions for Bucaramanga
15’ 1T – Aldair Zárate substituted for Leonardo Flores
45’ 2T – Faber Gil Mosquera substituted for Jhon Fredy Salazar and Mateo García substituted for Sebastian del Castillo
68’ 2T – Kevin Londoño substituted for Juan Mosquera
86’ 2T – Luciano Pons substituted for Brandon Caicedo
87’ 2T – Fabián Sambueza substituted for Carlos Romaña and Darwin Quintero substituted for Jorge Hurtado
Yellows Cards for Bucaramanga:
49’ 1T Felix Charrupí (Unsporting behavior), 15’ 2T Fredy Hinestroza (Unsporting behavior), and 47’ 2T Brandon Caicedo (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Millonarios
62’ 2T – David Mackalister substituted for Julian Ángulo and Rodrigo Ureña substituted for Dewar Victoria
83’ 2T – Dewar Victoria substituted for Beckham Castro
Yellows Cards for Millonarios:
36’ 1T Mateo García (Unsporting behavior), 9’ 2T David Mackalister (Delay of game), 35’ 2T Diego Novoa (Insulting or disapproving the referee), and 42’ 2T Beckham Castro (Insulting or disapproving the referee)