Independiente Santa Fe achieved its tenth star , defeating Deportivo Independiente Medellín 1-2 in the second leg of the Grand Final of the Betplay League. This victory marks a significant milestone, as it is the club’s first championship in nine years. The decisive match took place in the historic Atanasio Girardot stadium on June 29, 2025.
The match was electrifying, with goals from Harold Santiago Mosquera and Hugo Rodallega securing the championship title for Santa Fe. The victory not only adds to their impressive history but also ignites immense joy among the fans who have waited nearly a decade for this moment.
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While the energies on the pitch were jubilant, the stands experienced moments of chaos. Reports indicate that Medellín fans confronted some Santa Fe supporters who had unlawfully infiltrated the stadium despite being denied admission. Such circumstances prompted police intervention to ensure safety, resulting in several Santa Fe fans being detained within the stadium’s confines.
“Medellín fans went crazy and started attacking all Santa Fe infiltrators. We had to request police custody, and now we’re all the boys who love Santa Fe locked in Atanasio’s dungeon,” recounted one detained fan via social media.
In a surprising twist, the same fan shared photos that showcased Santa Fe supporters celebrating in the stadium’s dungeon, making gestures to commemorate their team’s tenth title . “Never in my life did I imagine celebrating a championship this way,” remarked the fan.
Tactically, Independiente Medellín , under coach Alejandro Restrepo , opted for a compact 4-4-2 formation . Their starting lineup featured goalkeeping from Washington Aguerre , with a defense comprised of Jherson Mosquera, Jhon Palacios, José Ortiz , and Daniel Londoño . The midfield included Homer Martínez, Baldomero Perlaza, Léider Berrio , and Francisco Chaverra , while the attack was led by Brayan León and Francisco Fydriszewski .
On the other hand, Independiente Santa Fe , managed by Jorge Bava , employed an aggressive 4-3-3 setup . Andrés Mosquera Marmolejo manned the goal, supported by a defensive line of Elvis Perlaza, Emmanuel Olivera, Víctor Moreno, and Christian Mafla . The midfield trio consisted of Daniel Torres, Yílmar Velásquez , and Jhojan Torres , while their attacking front boasted Omar Phrase on the left, Santiago Mosquera on the right, and the team captain Hugo Rodallega leading the charge despite battling an injury.
Historically, Atlético Nacional leads the Colombian league titles with an impressive 18 championships , followed by Millonarios FC with 16 titles , and América de Cali with 15 crowns . Notable clubs like Deportivo Cali, Santa Fe, and Junior each hold ten titles. Santa Fe’s recent success in 2025 further solidifies their legacy in Colombian football.
The remaining honors in Colombian football include Independiente Medellín with 6 titles , Once Caldas with 4 , Deportes Tolima with 3 , and numerous teams boasting just one official title, including Bucaramanga, Deportivo Pasto, Quindío, Unión Magdalena, and Cúcuta . This championship win serves as a powerful reminder of Santa Fe’s long-standing presence and competitiveness in Colombian football.