Millonarios Welcomes Back Key Players Ahead of Pereira Clash
Millonarios is set to receive a boost in attack as they prepare to take on Deportivo Pereira on Thursday, February 27th, for the ninth date of the Colombian league. Forward Rodrigo Contreras is expected to return to the lineup.
In addition to Contreras, winger Carlos Quintero will also be back in contention after recovering from injury. However, captain Radamel Falcao García remains in recovery.
Recent Setback Against Internacional de Bogotá
The team suffered a defeat against Internacional de Bogotá in Techo, sparking arbitration claims
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“We felt that the divided plays were all for them. The two penalties were key, Leo protested in one and it was yellow, they protested in others and nothing happened. We see hard to know that one wants to complain but that you are at a disadvantage. We do consider that those divided plays were never for us,”
Andrés Llinás, Millonarios Defender
Pereira Seeking First Win of 2026
Deportivo Pereira is still searching for their first win of 2026, currently sitting second to last in the table with four draws and three defeats. Full-back Walmer Pacheco was recently sent off.
Match Details
- Date: Thursday, February 27
- Time: 7:30 pm
- Stream: Win Sports
Starting Formations
Millonarios: New; Sarabia, Arias, Mosquera, Valencia, Llinás; Ureña, García, Silva; Leo Castro and Beckham Castro.
Pereira: Gomez; Moreno, Urrea, Ortiz, Bazán; Bermúdez, Bovone, Monroy; Pérez, Largacha and Quiñones.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the match between Millonarios and Deportivo Pereira?
The match is on Thursday, February 27th at 7:30 pm. - Where can I watch the match?
The match will be streamed on Win Sports. - Is Radamel Falcao García playing?
Radamel Falcao García is still in recovery and will not be playing.
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