The definitive decision on Cartagena as Junior's host in the Copa Libertadores will be made this Tuesday
Whether Junior continues to play the Copa Libertadores in Cartagena has been a topic of debate in recent hours in La Heroica, following the embarrassing episodes last Wednesday in the 1-1 draw of the sharks against the formidable Palmeiras of Brazil, at the Jaime Morón stadium.
TL;DR
- A decision on Cartagena hosting Junior's Copa Libertadores games will be made Tuesday.
- Recent violent incidents outside the stadium after the Palmeiras match, including a homicide, have led to debate.
- Junior is playing in Cartagena because their home stadium is under renovation for the Copa Sudamericana final.
- Despite the violence, Junior plans to continue playing in Cartagena due to logistics and fan commitments.
- Cartagena has set conditions for Junior to continue hosting, likely banning organized fan groups.
- A key meeting on Tuesday will involve National Police, Firefighters, Red Cross, Civil Defense, human rights organizations, club representatives, and others to discuss the situation.