Resumption of Liga BetPlay II-2026
Liga BetPlay II-2026 will resume its schedule on Wednesday, August 19. That day, Águilas Doradas will host Llaneros in Medellín, concluding round 4 of the championship. The postponed match between Cúcuta and Inter de Bogotá, corresponding to round 2, will also take place. The full resumption of the national competition is scheduled for Friday, August 21, with round 5 featuring Jaguares vs Boyacá Chicó.
Alianza Valledupar vs Deportivo Pereira
Alianza Valledupar will open the Armando Maestre Pavajeau stadium on Friday, August 21 to host Deportivo Pereira. This match marks the return of the vallenato team to action after the suspension of their Copa Colombia round‑of‑eight against Once Caldas and their league match against the same club. The team seeks its first home win after a difficult start to the league.
Deportivo Pereira arrives at the fixture not only with a record of one draw and one loss in the two games before the quake, but also with significant human impact. Several team members, including players and coaching staff, lost their homes due to the earthquake. Some have taken the lead in solidarity campaigns to meet urgent needs, adding an emotional dimension to the competition’s restart.
Earthquake impact on Colombian football
The devastating earthquake that struck the Pacific coast and the Coffee Axis forced the temporary suspension of league, cup, and international competition matches. During the last week, attention was focused on helping those most affected, as reported by Betan. The return of football to the venues is already scheduled and will mark the start of a new phase for both teams and the communities that thrive on this sport.
