Liga BetPlay: América de Cali leads as matchday 9 concludes

The ninth round of the Liga BetPlay II-2026 in Colombia featured several high-scoring and controversial matches. América de Cali solidified its position as the league leader, remaining undefeated after a 3-0 victory against Alianza FC. This win brings América to 20 points. Independiente Medellín also climbed to second place following a dominant win over Deportivo Pereira.

Other notable results included a 3-3 draw between Junior and Jaguares, a match marked by the debut of Sebastián Viera as manager. Cúcuta Deportivo and Deportivo Pasto played to a 2-2 draw in a highly physical encounter that saw three players sent off. Additionally, Boyacá Chicó secured a 2-0 victory over Once Caldas, while Fortaleza managed a 2-2 draw against Santa Fe.

In friendly action, Atlético Nacional defeated América de Cali 3-1 in a match held in the United States to raise funds for earthquake victims, despite a brief altercation between players.