Envigado will host Millonarios at the Polideportivo Sur stadium on Wednesday, September 3, for the first leg of the Copa BetPlay round of 16. The match is scheduled for a 3:00 PM kickoff and will be broadcast live on WIN.
Millonarios enters the fixture with renewed momentum under new manager Hernán Torres. The team has seen a rise in performance, securing their place in this stage by eliminating Real Cartagena and recently defeating Águilas Doradas in a league match. Playing their third consecutive away game, they aim to extend their positive run of form.
Reflecting on the team’s mindset, manager Hernán Torres called for unity and resilience. “It’s time to pick ourselves up and recover,” he stated. “We must unite, motivate, and encourage this group, putting aside any arrogance or negativity. We need to come together as we did in 2012 to achieve our objective.”
To qualify for this round, Millonarios overcame Real Cartagena with a 3-1 victory at home, which proved sufficient to advance despite a 2-1 loss in the away leg where Santiago Giordana was sent off. Envigado, meanwhile, advanced to the knockout rounds by finishing as the undefeated leader of their group, securing 10 points from three wins and one draw.
Key players to watch include Envigado’s 18-year-old attacker Frey David Berrío, who has scored two goals in seven appearances. For Millonarios, Nicolás Arévalo’s improved performances have been instrumental in solidifying the team’s midfield.
The last time these two teams met, on May 16, Millonarios secured a narrow 1-0 league victory thanks to a goal from Helibelton Palacios.
Source link
