Unión Magdalena seeks to maintain its streak on its way to promotion

This match between two teams from the coast pits two teams that surprised everyone in the first half of the promotion tournament.

Unión Magdalena is preparing to face Barranquilla FC in a crucial match for the 4th round of the Torneo de Ascenso, with its sights set on consolidating its position in the table and getting closer to its long-awaited return to the first division of professional football. Colombian. The match will take place today at six in the afternoon at the Romelio Martínez stadium, which will host around 20,000 fans.

Under the technical direction of Jorge Luis Pinto, the banana team will seek revenge after the defeat suffered in its stadium in the first semester against the same rival. With a good start in this second semester, Unión Magdalena hopes to continue the good dynamic that has led it allowed them to place third in the reclassification table, with 45 points, behind Huila and Llaneros, who lead with 51 and 47 points, respectively.

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Barranquilla FC, led by Nelson Flórez, is in eighth position with four points, after a draw and a victory, with one game pending. With a goal difference of +1, thanks to three goals scored and two goals conceded, the team Barranquilla hopes to surprise Unión Magdalena, which has shown itself to be the best offensive team in the tournament so far this season.

The physical work carried out by the Santander coach has been key to the success of the banana team, reflected in a greater commitment to each ball contested and constant pressure on rivals, which has resulted in two wins and a draw against the champion of the first semester. The banana fans hope that this intensity continues and that the team continues to reap victories on its way to the coveted promotion.