Deportivo Cali Suffered a Hard Blow Against Alianza and This is How it Stands in the 2026 Relegation Table

Deportivo Cali suffered a hard setback in its aspirations to consolidate itself in the top eight after falling 1-0 to Alianza FC at the Estadio Armando Maestre Pavajeau.

Deportivo Cali Suffered a Hard Blow Against Alianza and This is How it Stands in the 2026 Relegation Table

TL;DR

  • Deportivo Cali lost 1-0 to Alianza FC at the Estadio Armando Maestre Pavajeau.
  • The only goal of the match was scored by Fabián Cantillo in the 40th minute.
  • This defeat is Rafael Dudamel's first since returning as coach of Deportivo Cali.
  • The match was important for both teams in the context of the relegation table.
  • Alianza FC secured vital three points, moving away from the bottom of the general table.
  • Deportivo Cali remains dangerously close to the relegation zone.
  • As of March 22, 2026, the standings in the lower part of the average table are: Alianza FC (15th, 1.11 avg), Deportivo Cali (16th, 1.09 avg), Internacional de Bogotá (17th, 1.09 avg), Boyacá Chicó (18th, 0.85 avg), Jaguares de Córdoba (19th, 0.83 avg), and Cúcuta Deportivo (20th, 0.58 avg).