South American football: Medellín wins in Copa Colombia and Colo Colo wins award

Various developments occurred across South American football. In Colombia, Independiente Medellín defeated Deportivo Pasto 4-1 to eliminate them from the Copa Colombia. Earlier, the Medellín delegation faced tension when their aircraft failed three landing attempts in Pasto due to weather, forcing a return to Cali.

In the Liga BetPlay, Millonarios and Deportivo Cali played to a 1-1 draw at El Campín stadium. Meanwhile, in the women's league, Deportivo Cali has mathematically secured qualification for the semifinals, with striker Ingrid Guerra playing a key role in their recent performance.

In international news, the Colo Colo women's team won the ‘Best Women's Football Project’ award at the 2026 Confut Sudamericana in Rio de Janeiro, surpassing Corinthians and Deportivo Cali. In lower divisions, Wil Nariño has advanced to the second stage of the Primera C tournament and will face Cortuluá in a direct elimination series.