Millonarios faced a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat against Internacional de Bogotá in the eighth round of the Colombian league, despite an impressive double from Leonardo Castro. The match was filled with excitement, showcasing intense competition between the two teams, and a final score that briefly reflected equal footing.
Key to the victory for Internacional was Dereck Moncada, who found the net early in the second half (53’) followed by a brace from Kevin Parra (65’, 71’) that ultimately secured the win for the capital team under the guidance of coach Ricardo Valiño. Millonarios’ response came via Castro’s goals (58’, 72’), but they fell just short.
Kevin Parra was the standout player for the match, notching two goals and taking three shots at goal. On the other side, Leonardo Castro also shone brightly for Millonarios, contributing with two goals and attempting three shots.
Coach Ricardo Valiño set up Internacional in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Wuilker Faríñez in goal; Joan Castro, Carlos Vivas, Agustín Irazoque, and Yulián Gómez in defense; Larry Vásquez, Dannovi Quiñones, Dereck Moncada, Facundo Boné, and Kevin Parra in midfield; and Fabricio Sanguinetti leading the attack.
Millonarios, managed by Fabián Bustos, opted for a 5-3-2 formation with Diego Novoa as goalkeeper; Carlos Sarabia, Andrés Llinás, Sergio Mosquera, Jorge Arias, and Sebastián Valencia at the back; David Mackalister, Rodrigo Ureña, and Mateo García in the midfield; and Jorge Hurtado along with Leonardo Castro in the forward positions.
The referee officiating the contest at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo was Carlos Ortega Jaimes.
Looking ahead, Internacional de Bogotá will visit Águilas Doradas Rionegro in their next match, while Millonarios is set to face Pereira at home. With this victory, Internacional rises to the top of the league standings with 17 points, whereas Millonarios remains in fourteenth place with just 8 points.
Substitutions for Internacional de Bogotá
69’ – Facundo Boné out for Samir Mayo
75’ – Dereck Moncada out for Johan Caballero
83’ – Kevin Parra out for Daniel Rodas
Yellow Cards for Internacional de Bogotá:
18’ – Carlos Vivas (Unsporting behavior)
41’ – Dannovi Quiñones (Unsporting behavior)
15’ – Fabricio Sanguinetti (Unsporting behavior)
44’ – Wuilker Faríñez (Delay of game)
Substitutions for Millonarios
62’ – Jorge Hurtado out for Beckham Castro
74’ – Carlos Sarabia out for Julian Ángulo
74’ – Sebastián Valencia out for Álex Castro
85’ – David Mackalister out for Stiven Vega
85’ – Mateo García out for Samuel Martín
Yellow Cards for Millonarios:
15’ – Leonardo Castro (Insulting or disapproving of referee)
27’ – Fabián Bustos (Insulting or disapproving of referee)
6’ – Rodrigo Ureña (Unsporting behavior)
15’ – Jorge Hurtado (Unsporting behavior)
18’ – Andrés Llinás (Unsporting behavior)