# Once Caldas Liga BetPlay tournament participation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/once-caldas-liga-betplay-tournament-participation
> Updated: 2026-09-06T23:16:22.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Once Caldas has been competing in the Liga BetPlay tournament amidst significant domestic challenges. Following a powerful earthquake in Colombia, manager Hernán Darío Herrera reported that the team faced emotional difficulties, noting that approximately 80% of the squad lacked proper sleeping accommodations due to the disaster.

In recent matchups, Once Caldas has faced various opponents, including Fortaleza and Boyacá Chicó. While the team seeks victories to move toward the top eight positions, Boyacá Chicó has focused on tactical adjustments to neutralize Once Caldas offensive threats, specifically targeting striker Dayro Moreno.

## Claims

- Boyacá Chicó is facing a critical need to secure points in the Liga BetPlay Dimayor to avoid falling into the relegation zone. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Boyacá Chicó played against Once Caldas at the Estadio La Independencia in Tunja during the ninth round of the league. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Since 2005, Once Caldas has won 21 of the 42 matches played against Boyacá Chicó. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Boyacá Chicó has recorded 8 wins and 13 draws in their historical matchups against Once Caldas. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The last official meeting between the teams in February resulted in a 3-0 victory for Once Caldas at Estadio Palogrande. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Boyacá Chicó faces critical Liga BetPlay match against Once Caldas

Boyacá Chicó faces a critical Liga BetPlay match against Once Caldas in Tunja, needing a win to avoid the relegation zone amid a difficult historical record against the visitors.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boyac-chic-faces-critical-liga-betplay-match-against-once-caldas

### 2026-09-01: Fortaleza and Once Caldas prepare for Liga BetPlay matchup

Fortaleza hosts Once Caldas at Estadio de Techo in a Liga BetPlay match. Once Caldas seeks its second win amid recent regional earthquake recovery challenges.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fortaleza-and-once-caldas-prepare-for-liga-betplay-matchup

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