Liga BetPlay 2026-1: Only two teams qualified, while nine fight for three spots and six are already eliminated
Six teams, currently outside the top eight, still have a chance to fight for a spot in the playoffs that will be played at the close of the Apertura. The article details the remaining matches, potential scenarios for qualification, and the teams that have already been eliminated.
TL;DR
- Six teams outside the top eight still have a mathematical chance to qualify for the playoffs.
- Deportivo Independiente Medellín (DIM) has a difficult path, currently in 14th place with 17 points, but has a game in hand.
- If DIM wins all remaining four games, they could reach 29 points, but their qualification depends on other teams' results.
- The final playoff spot is likely to be decided on the 19th matchday, with Deportivo Cali, Bucaramanga, Millonarios, Águilas Doradas, Llaneros, and Santa Fe all in contention.
- Atlético Nacional and Deportivo Pasto are the only teams with a confirmed spot in the playoffs.
- Fortaleza, Cúcuta Deportivo, Alianza Valledupar, Jaguares de Córdoba, Chicó, and Deportivo Pereira have been eliminated.