🚨 Line-ups confirmed: Junior and América face off in Barranquilla | OneFootball

Junior, managed by César Farías, is playing for honor this Sunday at the Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez Stadium, having only gained a single point in four rounds and prematurely losing any chance of reaching the final of the Liga Betplay 2025-I.

They host América de Cali, managed by Jorge Da Silva, who, on the other hand, arrives in Barranquilla in a do-or-die situation: they must win to keep their chances alive, in addition to hoping for a favor from Deportes Tolima in the other Group A game, which currently sees Independiente Medellín (who are leading 1-0 at halftime) with one foot in the tournament final.

Junior's lineup against América

Junior's lineup includes: Jefferson Martínez in goal; Edwin Herrera, Javier Báez, Howell Mena, Jhomier Guerrero in defense; Yimmi Chará and Didier Moreno in midfield; Bryan Castrillón, Jordan Barrera and Miller Bacca up front; Guillermo Paiva as the center forward.

América de Cali's lineup in Barranquilla

América has changes in defense, with Cristian Tovar replacing Daniel Bocanegra. in the backline, where he will pair with Jean Pestaña. Additionally, Esneyder Mena returns to the defensive line. Marcos Mina completes the line of four ahead of goalkeeper Jorge Soto.

In midfield are Rafael Carrascal and Sebastián Navarro, and Jan Lucumí comes in to play in the more offensive area on the right, alongside Juan Fernando Quintero and Duván Zapata.

Rodrigo Holgado is once again the number 9 in the 'Polilla's' team.

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