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The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Ex-Prem star, 39, breaks down in tears after getting injured… but stays on to score title winner
HUGO RODALLEGA is a man who knows all about the big moments having graced the Premier League. But on Sunday in a heart-stopping finale in the Colombian championship, the veteran striker added yet another unforgettable chapter to his storied career. 4 4 4 4 Independiente Santa Fe triumphed 2-1 over Medellin at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium. Securing their tenth league title in what will go down as a historic achievement for the Bogota-based side. Rodallega was the hero but not without a fight. Just moments into the match, the former Wigan and Fulham forward was clearly in trouble, clutching his leg in pain after suffering a muscle pinch. The pain was enough to reduce him to tears and it looked as though his day was done before it had even begun. But in a true display of determination, Rodallega battled on, refusing to leave the field despite his obvious discomfort. As the game wore on, Santa Fe and Medellin were locked at 1-1 and with time running out, it seemed like a penalty shootout might be the only way to decide the outcome. But just when it seemed like the game was slipping away, Edwar Lopez produced a moment of magic on the left wing, slicing through the Medellin defence with an electrifying run before delivering a perfect cross into the box. With just seconds remaining, Rodallega—summoning the last reserves of his strength, launched himself at the ball, striking it with power and precision. His right-footed shot sailed past the goalkeeper and into the back of the net, sparking wild celebrations from the Santa Fe players and fans. Rodallega's goal was more than just a title-winner, it was the crowning achievement of his season. With 16 goals to his name he claimed the top scorer award for the 2025-I Colombian league, solidifying his status as the standout player of the campaign.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Medellín and Santa Fe reveal line-ups for the FPC final
After the 0-0 draw in the first leg, 'Poderoso' and 'Cardenales' face off at Atanasio Girardot Stadium to define the champion of the Liga BetPlay DIMAYOR 2025-I. This Sunday, the new champion will be defined in the Colombian League: Independiente Medellín and Santa Fe face off in a completely open final after drawing without goals in the first leg. Everything is set to happen in a high-voltage match played at Atanasio Girardot Stadium. Advertisement DIM has lost three consecutive finals, the most recent one in 2023, so their seventh star has slipped through their fingers lately, and they want to make themselves strong at home to become champions again. Independiente Medellín's starting lineup Alejandro Restrepo faces this crucial match with his best players at his disposal. Santa Fe, on the other hand, has also played finals in recent years and lost the last three they disputed, the most recent one a year ago against Atlético Bucaramanga on penalties. Independiente Santa Fe's starting lineup Jorge Bava recovers Alexis Zapata, who was out in the first leg and will be on the substitutes' bench. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Line-ups: Atlético Nacional v Millonarios in Medellín
While Group A of the Liga Betplay 2025-I quadrangulars has already been decided in advance, with Independiente Medellín waiting as a finalist, Group B is still very much alive and everything is yet to be determined. Atlético Nacional and Millonarios, both with their chances intact to reach the final, face off at the Atanasio Girardot for matchday 5 of the semifinal quadrangulars. This is how Atlético Nacional lines up against Millonarios Coach Javier Gandolfi has some very important absences. Edwin Cardona, Andrés Román, Matheus Uribe, and Sebastián Guzmán will be out due to medical reasons. Advertisement Nacional, with no surprises, lines up with: Ospina; Castro, Arias, Tesillo, Cándido; Campuzano, Zapata; Hinestroza, Arce, Sarmiento; Morelos. This is how Millonarios lines up against Atlético Nacional For his part, coach David González cannot count on Mackalister Silva, but the team benefits from the return of Kevin Palacios to the squad. Also with no major changes, Millonarios goes with: Montero; Palacios, Arias, Banguero, Llinás; Arévalo, Cataño, Vega; Ruiz, Falcao, and Valencia. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Andres Rot - 2024 Getty Images
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Inter lose to Atlético Nacional, drop out of qualification spots
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. In the Atanasio Girardot Stadium, Colombia, Internacional lost to Atlético Nacional 3-1 on Thursday (8), in the closing of the fourth round of the group stage of the Conmebol Libertadores 2025. Under heavy rain in Medellin, Colorado did not have a good first half. The Colombians dominated the initial stage, created at least three good chances, and opened the scoring with Kevin Viveros (38'), who spun over the marking in the area and shot crossed to take away any chance of defense from Anthoni. Inter returned better from the interval, had opportunities to tie, but in a fatal counterattack led by Hinestroza, Billy Arce (55') - ex-Santos - shot in the corner to increase for Atlético Nacional. Without getting discouraged, the Gauchos team reduced with Alan Patrick, from a penalty, after Camilo Candido knocked down Aguirre in the area. In the additions, after the long shot forward, Viveros displaced Vitor Gabriel, dribbled Vitão and shot in the contrapé of Anthoni to close the score 3-1 for Atlético Nacional against the first defeat in Libertadores 2025, Inter remained with five points and lost the vice-leadership to Atlético Nacional (six points), in addition to moving away from Bahia (seven points). Colorado will seek classification for the round of 16 facing Nacional (15/05 - away) and Bahia (28/05 - home). Internacional returns to the field on Sunday (11), when visiting Botafogo, at the Nilton Santos Stadium, for the eighth round of the Brasileirão 2025. 📸 JAIME SALDARRIAGA - AFP or licensors
