Preview: América visits Atlético Bucaramanga on matchday 2

This Sunday, February 2nd, América de Cali will play the second matchday of the Betplay League 2025.

Polilla Da Silva's team comes into this match after securing an important 4-3 home victory against Llaneros. Meanwhile, the Leopards suffered a narrow defeat against Boyacá Chicó in their opening match.

Our player Éder Álvarez Balanta spoke about this match: “We all know what Atlético Bucaramanga has been doing; they are a highly competitive team, and their game is heavily based on physicality. We have to be smart. We're playing away, so our transitions will be key. We need to be strong in midfield and create opportunities for our attackers to bring home a positive result.”

ARBITRATION APPOINTMENT:

 

Referee: Héctor Rivera - Nariño

Assistant No. 1: Julio Hoyos - Córdoba

Assistant No. 2: John Reyes - Antioquia

Fourth Official : Brayan González - Santander

VAR : Luis Picón - Antioquia

AVAR: Stivenson Celeita - Bogotá

 

OPTA DATA

• América de Cali defeated Bucaramanga in their last meeting in the First Division (2-1 in August), ending a three-game winless streak. La Mechita is looking for consecutive victories against this opponent dating back to January-August 2022 (2 wins).

• Bucaramanga, after beating Fortaleza 1-0 in their last home game in the First Division, are looking to string together wins in this condition in the category for the first time since June – July 2024 (3V).