Colombian Liga BetPlay 2026-II: Medellín hosts Deportivo Cali and Tolima earns controversial penalty

The second round of the 2026‑II Liga BetPlay featured Independiente Medellín facing Deportivo Cali at the Atanasio Girardot stadium on Saturday, 1 August. The match, broadcast live on Win+ Fútbol and the Win Play app, offered Medellín a chance to extend its strong start after a debut win over Deportivo Pasto, while Deportivo Cali looked to build on its opening 2‑0 victory over Jaguares de Córdoba.

In a separate fixture, Deportes Tolima played Alianza Valledupar, a game marked by a disputed handball that led to a VAR‑reviewed penalty. Alianza captain Pedro Franco’s arm was judged to have interfered with the ball, prompting the referee to award Tolima a spot‑kick, which Sandoval converted to give Tolima a potential equaliser.