Millonarios Faces Deportivo Pereira in Crucial Liga BetPlay Clash
Bogotá’s Estadio El Campín will host a pivotal match on Thursday, February 26, as Millonarios FC takes on Deportivo Pereira in Week 9 of the Liga BetPlay Dimayor. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. And will be broadcast live on WIN.
Significance of the Match
Millonarios enters the contest ahead of their upcoming single-game series against Nacional in the first phase of the Conmebol Sudamericana. A strong performance against Pereira is crucial for maintaining momentum and building confidence before the international competition.
Recent Form
Despite a recent setback, Millonarios is looking to rebound after a 3-2 loss to league leader Internacional de Bogotá at Techo. Coach Fabián Bustos expressed concerns about the officiating during the match, stating, “I think, I don’t want to get into the function of others, but I think there are two specific plays that would have changed the development of the game.”
Players to Watch
- Leonardo Castro: The forward recently scored a brace in Millonarios’ last FPC duel and has tallied three goals this season.
- Yúber Quiñones: Quiñones found the back of the net in a 2-2 draw against Deportivo Pasto.
Team Analysis
Millonarios has experienced a slight dip in defensive solidity under Coach Bustos, conceding three goals against Inter. Bustos emphasized the need for improvement, saying, “They score three goals against us and there are things that we have to correct and improve. For me it is unfair not to have added. When I speak I try not to bother others, but I think they were not more.”
Deportivo Pereira is currently struggling to find form, remaining second to last in the league with four points from seven games, accumulated through four draws.
Recent History
The last encounter between Millonarios and Deportivo Pereira resulted in a 3-2 victory for Pereira on October 15, 2025. Yesus Cabrera, Gustavo Torres, and Darwin Quintero scored for Pereira, while Leonardo Castro and Santiago Giordana responded for Millonarios.
Match Details
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Venue: Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín, Bogotá
- TV Broadcast: WIN