One month and one week after the end of the Liga Betplay Dimayor for the second semester of 2023, soccer in Colombia returns with several teams that are candidates for the achievement of a new star, especially with clubs that have been assembled in a good way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Millonarios, which was champion last year in the first semester, is the longest process in Colombian soccer, starting in 2020 with the mandate of coach Alberto Gamero, who has won two trophies so far. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To win a new title, the ‘Embajador’ signed four reinforcements: goalkeeper Diego Novoa, fullbacks Delvin Alfonzo and Danovis Banguero, and striker Santiago Giordana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Argentine Giordana is probably the most striking name of all, and it’s that, in his last year, he scored 22 goals in 32 games with Deportivo Garcilaso, from Peru. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there is Atletico Nacional, the most successful team in Colombian soccer and last year’s Colombian Cup winner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, their movements in the market were few and without relevant names. Probably the most interesting is defender Bernardo Espinosa, who has extensive experience in Spanish and English soccer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Right back Joan Castro, midfielder Carlos Sierra, and wingers Edwin Torres and Daniel Mantilla complete the list of names Jhon Bodmer will have at his disposal when looking for new additions to the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Junior, reigning league champion, is the candidate that closes the podium, mainly because the board was able to keep the squad that defeated Independiente Medell\u00edn in the final, especially players such as goalkeeper Santiago Mele, left back Gabriel Fuentes, midfielder Didier Moreno, and forward Carlos Bacca. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There was already quality in the Barranquilla team, but it was able to obtain players with experience in the Colombian National Team, such as midfielder V\u00edctor Cantillo and winger Yimmi Char\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The only problem that Arturo Reyes’ squad could have is that they have Copa Libertadores on the way, and it could end up being too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although they no longer have Venezuelan coach C\u00e9sar Far\u00edas, \u00c1guilas Doradas can count on the experience of coach Hern\u00e1n Dar\u00edo ‘El Bolillo’ G\u00f3mez, who has coached in World Cups with Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Uruguayan defender Joaqu\u00edn Varela and striker Wilfrido De la Rosa were the additions to this institution, which lost its best scorer, veteran Marco P\u00e9rez, who signed with Junior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00c1guilas also has Libertadores and could be forced to choose between one tournament and another, something that Am\u00e9rica de Cali could also experience because of the Copa Sudamericana, which added the spice of firing its coach a week before the start of the local competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite rumors that they will sign Arturo Vidal, the ‘Mechita’ turned the other way and got Venezuelan goalkeeper Joel Graterol, defenders Daniel Bocanegra and Andr\u00e9s Mosquera Guardia, and skilled winger Michael Barrios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, we must mention the current runner-up, Independiente Medell\u00edn, which signed Pablo Lima, Jos\u00e9 Aja, Eder Chaux, and Baldomero Perlaza, and Deportes Tolima, which last year came within a hair’s breadth of reaching the final, <\/a>but collapsed in the last few games and was eliminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When and Where will the League Start? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, January 19th, 6:00 pm ET at the Estadio la Independencia for the Patriotas Boyac\u00e1 vs. Jaguares de C\u00f3rdoba Match<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAtletico Nacional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Junior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u00c1guilas Doradas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Am\u00e9rica de Cali<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Liga Betplay Dimayor –<\/strong> Outside Candidates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Liga Betplay Dimayor 2024-I Preview – Champion Betting Odds & Free Pick – Info<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n