The controversial gesture of Raúl Giraldo towards DIM fans after being eliminated from the league
Independiente Medellín was eliminated from the Liga BetPlay after losing at home to Águilas Doradas. The team was obligated to get 3 points on the last matchday of the 'all against all' stage, and the results aligned for them to stay alive.
TL;DR
- Independiente Medellín was eliminated from the Liga BetPlay after losing 1-2 at home to Águilas Doradas.
- Club owner Raúl Giraldo made a triumphant gesture towards fans as he left the stadium, despite the team's elimination.
- The gesture provoked insults and attempts by fans to enter the field.
- Police intervened to escort Giraldo away and de-escalate the situation.
- Fans protested Giraldo's actions with chants inside the stadium.
- Independiente Medellín decided not to attend the post-match press conference and will pay the corresponding fine.