Real Cundinamarca secured a 1-0 victory over Cúcuta in the first leg of the Torneo BetPlay 2025 final on Thursday, positioning themselves favorably in the race for promotion to Colombia’s top flight. The match,played at the Estadio de la Independencia in Tunja,was marked by early red cards for both sides and a resilient defensive effort from Cundinamarca despite being reduced to nine players late in the second half. The second leg, scheduled for December 2nd in Cúcuta, will determine which team advances to the promotion playoff.
Real Cundinamarca defeated Cúcuta 1-0 in the first leg of the Torneo BetPlay 2025 second-semester final, giving them a crucial advantage in the title race.
Real Cundinamarca struck at a pivotal moment in a tightly contested match, leaving Cúcuta facing an uphill battle in the second leg. The Torneo BetPlay is the pathway to promotion for Colombian clubs, and this first-leg victory puts Cundinamarca in a strong position.
The match took a dramatic turn early on, as Cundinamarca was reduced to ten men in just the 6th minute. Barbosa received a red card for a hard foul on goalkeeper Sánchez, who required medical attention after feeling the impact to his face.
Despite being a man down, it was Cundinamarca who broke the deadlock. In the 26th minute, Caicedo showcased his finishing ability, capitalizing on a rebound after the Cúcuta goalkeeper couldn’t fully clear the danger to make it 1-0.
Cúcuta’s woes continued just three minutes later, when Ceballos was sent off with a straight red card for a reckless challenge in midfield, leveling the playing field at ten players apiece.
With both teams now even in numbers, Cúcuta pushed for an equalizer, but lacked the precision needed in the final third to convert their opportunities.
Late in the game, Torres received two quick yellow cards, leaving Real Cundinamarca to close out the match with only nine men.
Cundinamarca held on to their first-half lead, taking a significant step towards claiming the title and securing a spot in the subsequent promotion playoff.
¿Cuándo juegan Cúcuta vs. Real Cundinamarca en la final de vuelta del Torneo BetPlay 2025?
The second leg is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2nd, at 3:45 p.m. (COL) at the General Santander stadium, where the champion will be crowned.
