The date of classics has arrived in Colombian football, and as always, one of the most prominent matches of the day will be the fierce duel between “scarlets” and “sugars.” This epic showdown is more than just a match; it embodies the passion and fierce rivalry that characterizes Colombian football.
Under the guidance of Alberto Gamero , who will face his first major challenge with the Greens during this crucial city rivalry, the “Red Devils” have high hopes. However, uncertainty looms over them with the expected announcement of their new technical director, following the departure of Diego Gabriel Raimondi . Speculations suggest that David González might be appointed to the managerial position.
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The highly anticipated match is scheduled for September 7, 2025 , at the prestigious Pascual Guerrero Stadium in Cali, kicking off at 4:10 PM (Colombia time) . Fans can catch all the action exclusively on Win + Soccer and Win Play .
Match Details:
- Date: September 6, 2025
- Stadium: Pascual Guerrero de Cali
- Referee: Luis Matorel
- Time: 4:10 PM
- Broadcast: Win + Football and Win Play
América de Cali, a 15-time champion of Colombian football, recently suffered a setback in their last outing, losing against Alianza FC Valledupar on August 31, 2025. This marks a challenging phase for the team, especially after their coach was dismissed due to this poor performance.
Despite their struggles in the league, América redeemed themselves with a solid 2-0 victory against Atlético Bucaramanga in the Colombia Cup, thanks to an own goal by José García and a striking assist from Andrés Mosquera Guardia . Let’s look at their trend over the last five matches:
- September 3, 2025 – Copa Colombia: América de Cali 2-0 Atlético Bucaramanga
- August 31, 2025 – Betplay League: Alianza FC 1-0 América de Cali
- August 27, 2025 – Copa Colombia: Atlético Bucaramanga 1-0 América de Cali
- August 24, 2025 – Betplay League: América de Cali 1-1 Atlético Nacional
- August 19, 2025 – Copa Sudamericana: Fluminense 2-0 América de Cali
In a similar vein, Deportivo Cali finds themselves in a tough position, having secured only one victory in their last five outings. Their recent match against Independiente Medellín resulted in a disheartening 1-3 defeat at home on August 30, 2025. This has raised alarms among fans and stakeholders alike, leading to concerns about the club’s performance moving forward.
Here’s how Deportivo Cali’s last five results look:
- August 30, 2025 – Betplay League: Deportivo Cali 1-3 Medellín
- August 25, 2025 – Betplay League: Boyacá Chicó 0-0 Deportivo Cali
- August 13, 2025 – Betplay League: Deportivo Cali 3-1 Unión Magdalena
- August 8, 2025 – Betplay League: Millonarios 3-3 Deportivo Cali
- August 2, 2025 – Betplay League: Deportivo Cali 0-3 Llaneros
The last classic between these two fierce rivals occurred on April 27, 2025 , where América triumphed over Deportivo Cali with a 2-0 scoreline. Scoring for América were Rodrigo Holgado and Esneyder Mena , hitting the net in the 47th and 65th minutes, respectively.
The most recent matches between them were as follows:
- April 27, 2025 – Betplay League: América de Cali 2-0 Deportivo Cali
- March 24, 2025 – Betplay League: Deportivo Cali 1-1 América de Cali
- November 3, 2024 – Betplay League: América de Cali 0-1 Deportivo Cali
- October 23, 2024 – Copa Colombia: Deportivo Cali 0-0 América de Cali
- October 17, 2024 – Copa Colombia: América de Cali 2-0 Deportivo Cali
Current Standings in the League:
- Junior de Barranquilla: 20 points – 9 games played (goal difference of +10)
- Independent Medellín: 19 points – 9 games played (+6 goal difference)
- Tolima Sports: 17 points – 9 games played (+4 goal difference)
- National Atlético: 16 points – 9 games played (+7 goal difference)
- CEIF strength: 15 points – 9 games played (+4 goal difference)
- Llaneros: 14 points – 9 games played (goal difference of 0)
- Atlético Bucaramanga: 13 points – 9 games played (+6 goal difference)
- Independent Santa Fe: 12 points – 9 games played (goal difference from -1)
- Pereira Deportivo: 12 points – 10 games played (goal difference from -1)
- FC Alliance: 12 points – 9 games played (goal difference from -3)
- Envigado: 10 points – 9 games played (goal difference from -1)
- Equity: 10 points – 9 games played (goal difference from -3)
- Deportivo Cali: 10 points – 9 games played (goal difference of -4)
- Boyacá Chicó: 10 points – 10 games played (goal difference of -4)
- Deportivo Pasto: 9 points – 8 games played (0 goal difference)
- Once Caldas: 9 points – 9 games played (goal difference from -3)
- Magdalena Unión: 8 points – 9 games played (goal difference of -7)
- Millionaires: 7 points – 8 games played (goal difference of -2)
- Golden Eagles: 7 points – 9 games played (goal difference of -5)
- América de Cali: 5 points – 7 games played (goal difference from -3)
As the classic approaches, fans are filled with anticipation . The stakes are high, and both teams are eager to overcome their recent setbacks. Whether it’s the strategic gameplay from Alberto Gamero or the resilient comeback from Deportivo Cali , one thing is for sure: this classic will captivate Colombian football fans as each side vies for supremacy in this grail of Vallecaucano football.