According to the president of the Villavicencio team, the club did everything necessary to be in first place and does not have to play any playoffs against Cartagena.
The debate over promotion to the First Division of Colombian football continues to generate controversy and division between the teams involved. After Unión Magdalena offered a press conference in which they assured that, after having won the second semester title and finishing in second position in the reclassification, they had already secured their place in the top category, Llaneros FC also responded by stating that They also deserve to be in the A.
Juan Carlos Trujillo, president of Llaneros, published his position on the situation through social networks, stating that his club “is already promoted” and that he would defend his position “in all necessary legal instances”, even reaching the Arbitration Court of the Sport (TAS) if necessary. In his message on platform They sent it through Interrapidisimo.”
Furthermore, the president of Llaneros did not miss the opportunity to criticize the lack of financial support from the Dimayor towards the champion of the Promotion Tournament, since, as he pointed out, “the champion does not receive any financial awards.” This criticism adds to the already existing tensions around the definition of promotion.
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For its part, Unión Magdalena maintains that, due to its performance in the championship, it should be guaranteed direct promotion. However, the picture is further complicated by the uncertainty surrounding the decision of the Dimayor, which will meet in an Extraordinary Assembly next Monday, December 9.
In this meeting, the possibility of a playoff between the loser of the Grand Final Unión Magdalena-Llaneros, with the third in the reclassification Real Cartagena, could be discussed.
Meanwhile, from the walled city he remains attentive to events, trusting that Dimayor’s decision could be favorable for his club. Although it has not yet been officially confirmed, the idea of a playoff remains a hot topic, leaving several teams in suspense as they see how their promotion aspirations could depend on a last resort.
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