In a highly competitive match, Millonarios emerged victorious after coming back from behind to defeat Águilas Doradas Rionegro 2-1. The match took place at the Alberto Grisales Stadium, leaving the home side empty-handed as they faced a disappointing loss.
Águilas Doradas started on a strong note, taking the lead in the 29th minute with a well-executed play by Jorge Rivaldo, who found the back of the net with a powerful header from a corner kick, placing the ball into the bottom left corner. The host team celebrated prematurely, but their joy was cut short just before halftime when Álex Castro leveled the score at 1-1 with another header, just 46 minutes into the match.
The decisive moment came in the 44th minute of the second half, when Juan Carlos Pereira scored the winning goal for Millonarios, sealing the comeback victory. A frantic finish left no time for further chances.
Juan Carlos Pereira was the standout performer of the match, scoring once and attempting two additional shots on target. Teammate Álex Castro also had an impressive outing, registering one goal and launching three attempts at the opposing goal.
Águilas Doradas, managed by Jhann Carlos López, fielded a 4-4-2 formation, with Wuilker Faríñez guarding the net, supported by a defensive line including Delvin Alfonzo, Sebastián Rodríguez, Hernán López, and Cristian Blanco. Their midfield featured Juan Palacio, Jean Pineda, Frank Lozano, and Matías Ramírez, with a forward duo of Jorge Rivaldo and Jorge Obregón.
Meanwhile, coach Hernán Torres deployed Millonarios in a 4-3-3 setup, with Guillermo De Amores as goalkeeper, supported by a back line of Samuel Díaz, Sergio Mosquera, Juan Pablo Vargas, and Danovis Banguero. The midfield comprised Nicolás Árevalo, Stiven Vega, and Sebastián del Castillo, while Beckham Castro, Santiago Giordana, and Álex Castro led the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Luis Gracia Benítez.
In their next fixtures, Águilas Doradas will travel to face Envigado, whereas Millonarios will host Pasto, as they prepare for the eagerly awaited bogotano classic against their historic rivals.
This result leaves the home team with 7 points, positioning them in 17th place, while Millonarios remains at 7 points, placing them 15th in the tournament.
Substitutions for Águilas Doradas Rionegro
44’ 1T – Jorge Rivaldo out for Auli Oliveros
58’ 2T – Jorge Obregón out for Wilson Morelo; Matías Ramírez out for Johan Caballero
69’ 2T – Juan Palacio out for Dylan Lozano; Cristian Blanco out for Javier Mena
Yellow Cards for Águilas Doradas Rionegro:
21’ 2T – Frank Lozano (Unsporting behavior)
26’ 2T – Sebastián Rodríguez (Disputing with an opponent)
Substitutions for Millonarios
38’ 1T – Guillermo De Amores out for Diego Novoa
45’ 2T – Sebastián del Castillo out for Juan Carlos Pereira
52’ 2T – Nicolás Árevalo out for Juan José Ramírez
75’ 2T – Santiago Giordana out for Luis Marimón; Beckham Castro out for Brayan Cuero
Yellow Cards for Millonarios:
26’ 2T – Sergio Mosquera (Disputing with an opponent)
35’ 2T – Juan José Ramírez (Unsporting behavior)