“Now they have to make silence and make the dim strength”: Rodallega, spicy with millionaires

Hugo Rodallega opened the scoring and attended in the second goal of Santa Fe.

Photo: Jose Vargas Esguerra

Hugo Rodallega was the great figure of the classic capital that defined the Betplay 2025-I League finalist.

With a goal in the first minute and an assistance for the second goal, the striker led the 2-1 triumph of Santa Fe over Millionaires in El Campín, Victoria that sealed the passage of the cardinal team to the final against Independiente Medellín.

However, beyond his contribution in the field, Rodallega left strong statements after the party, in which he responded to critics and highlighted the union of the group.

“No one trusted this group”: Rodallega

“We talked to each other, the group was committed, delivered to defending this shirt, there was much talk about other teams, no one trusted this team, nobody gave a weight for us, so it sounds ugly, we made silence, we covered each other and showed on the court with football and roe,” said Hugo Rodallega, excited by the classification.

The victory was also a message for those who doubted Santa Fe in the final stretch of the tournament.

The striker did not hide the physical pain after the game, from which he came out with his bloody nose, but he considered him part of the effort to reach the final: “There is pain, my face hurts, I have a problem in my nose, we will look, but it is impossible not to celebrate. We have fought strong to get here, and with a difficult rival as millionaires and with their stadium full. Our people In the final. “

Regarding the duel that is coming against Independiente Medellín, Rodallega was clear in maintaining humility. “A burst comes out, beaten, but we have an award and we are in the final. Feet on the ground because in front we will have a great rival, which, for me, better plays football. We are going to prepare and assume with the same responsibility and degree of high difficulty.”

Finally, he left a blunt message to those who did not believe in the team: “People, congratulate them for love and support, there have been few who believed in this group, but those few made ourselves feel. We have not won the star, but we are in the final and we have to give a lot They had possession, but we goals.

The Colombian football final

Santa Fe and Independiente Medellín will play the final of the Betplay 2025-I League, a cross between two historic Colombian football who arrive with different styles, but with the same illusion of raising the title. The capital team, directed by Jorge Bava, will rely on the experience of figures such as Hugo Rodallega and its defensive solidity, while the DIM of Alejandro Restrepo up with a constant offensive proposal and a dynamic midfield that has been key in its campaign.

Both clubs seek to cut a long wait without titles: Santa Fe goes for the tenth star, while Medellín looks for the seventh. It will be a final with history, regional rivalry and two passionate fans, who hope to fill the Campín and Atanasio Girardot in a series that promises emotions until the end.

When is the final Santa Fe vs. Medellín?

The first leg is scheduled for Monday, June 24 at the El Campín de Bogotá stadium, but will go to Tuesday.

The date was adjusted due to the coincidence with the Rock Festival to the Park, which demands a large deployment of security in the city.

The return duel will be played on Saturday, June 28 at the Atanasio Girardot in Medellín, where the champion of the first semester will be defined.

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