Independiente Medellín secured their qualification for the 2026 Libertadores group stage
Deportivo Independiente Medellín achieved one of the most important objectives of the season: qualifying for the group stage of the 2026 Copa Libertadores.
TL;DR
- Independiente Medellín qualified for the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage.
- They defeated Juventud de Las Piedras 2-1 in the second leg of Phase 3, winning 3-2 on aggregate.
- Hayen Palacios opened the scoring for Medellín in the 11th minute.
- Federico Barrandeguy equalized for Juventud with a free-kick in the 21st minute.
- 'El Polaco' scored the winning goal for Medellín with a header in the 83rd minute.
- Juventud de Las Piedras finished the match with nine players due to a late injury and a red card.
- The qualification represents a key objective for Medellín's season and their continental ambitions.