The future of Deportivo Pereira and Atlético Huila is in a critical situation a few days before the Dimayor meeting that will take place on December 11th and 12th in Medellín. The possible exit of Pereira and the change of headquarters and name of Huila are drawing the attention of clubs as the Colombian league determines its finalist and the Dimayor administration, led by Carlos Mario Zuluaga, is promoting the proposal to reduce the first division to eighteen teams, according to media. The time.
In the case of Deportivo Pereira, uncertainty has increased following the announcement by the Ministry of Sports of the suspension of its sports recognition due to non-compliance with labor and tax obligations.
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This measure prevents the club from attending the meeting and opens the possibility of expulsion, as was the case with Cúcuto Deportivo in 2020.. The Cucuteño club remained out of competition for a year and a half, was readmitted to the second division and only this week managed to return to the first category, it is said The time.
Meanwhile, the ten-day period given to Pereira to regulate the situation continues, but no reports have been reported so far. Progress. The crisis has created an atmosphere of tension between clubs, with several professional teams monitoring the situation with the expectation of benefiting from an eventual place in the top flight. A source consulted by The time He explained: “Several clubs want their place in the A.”
Among the interested parties stands out Envigado, which was relegated this year along with Unión Magdalena and is now aiming to remain in the top category if Pereira loses his place. Unión Magdalena itself, last in the relegation table, also claims the right to save itself. On the other hand, Patriotas, which came third in the reclassification of the second division and lost the chance of promotion after the return of Cúcuta, calls for the box in case Pereira’s crisis deepens.
Pereira’s board announced on social networks the possible purchase of the club by a group of businessmen, but the press conference to officially announce the operation was postponed indefinitely, increasing uncertainty about the future of the institution.
In parallel, the Dimayor Assembly must address the case of Atlético Huila, which has announced its intention to change its headquarters and name after being unable to play in Neiva. The club plans to move to Yumbo, but needs assembly approval to do so and faces opposition from Valley clubs who do not welcome the arrival of another team in the area.
The mayor of Garzón, Francisco Calderón, offered his city’s stadium to host Huila and prevent the disappearance of a 35-year history. In addition, businessman Felipe Olave proposed the construction of a new stadium in Neiva, on an island in the Magdalena River, and undertook to finance the work. However, both alternatives require time, so Huila will have to look for a temporary headquarters.
The assembly also plans to confirm the name change of La Equidad, which will henceforth be called Internacional de Bogotá, as reported by The time.
Deportes Tolima secured its presence in the grand final of Colombian professional football after becoming the unattainable team of the B quadrangle of the BetPlay Dimayor 2025-II league, although there is still a date available.
In Quadrangle A, Junior de Barranquilla is the favorite to reach the final and only needs a draw on the final day of the match to qualify.
To date, the Major Division of Colombian Football (Dimayor) has not confirmed the days or times for the home and away matches of the BetPlay Dimayor 2025-II League finals. However, December 13th and 17th are considered tentative dates.
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