Deportes Tolima fans clashed with police during the BetPlay II League 2025 final played at the Manuel Murillo Toro Stadium in Ibagué, in a day marked by tension both on and off the pitch. Junior de Barranquilla celebrated its 11th title amid incidents and reports of aggression against the visiting delegation in the stands.
During the final between Deportes Tolima and Junior, cameras captured an altercation between fans of the local team. A group of Tolima fans argued and got into a fight in the stands, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty in the stadium. The response was immediate and the police intervened to break up the confrontation and prevent the confrontation from escalating.
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Witnesses confirmed that thanks to the intervention of the uniformed officers The fight was brought under control before any injuries or further damage to the stadium occurred. To date, no injuries or arrests have been reported in these incidents.
After the game ended, rumors arose about possible attacks on members of the visiting delegation. Some fans threw objects such as bottles at members of the junior team as they descended from the box in the west stand.. Although these actions raised alarm, no direct injuries or impacts have been confirmed as a result of these incidents. To date, information about this event is unofficial and there are no official reports of physical consequences.
In sports, Junior from Barranquilla finally became champions of the BetPlay II 2025 League after winning 1-0 against Deportes Tolima in the second leg final. The overall series ended 4-0 in favor of the red and white club, a result achieved by the overwhelming difference in the first leg in Barranquilla.
During the game in Ibagué, from the first minutes, Tolima tried to turn the series around by putting pressure on the opponent’s field with the arrival of players like Didier Moreno and Castrillón. Despite his attempts, it was Junior who made the difference as José Enamorado scored in the 17th minute of the first half.
The goal left Tolima no room to react and determined the development of the game. The local team opted for mid-range shots and high pressure in their search for the goal, but were met with resistance from a strong defense and a confident goalkeeper. Even after player Guillermo Paiva was sent off before the end of the first half, Junior maintained order and the lead until the final whistle.
After the victory was achieved, Junior celebrated the eleventh title in his history in Colombian football. The celebrations immediately took place on the streets of various neighborhoods in Barranquilla and Valledupar, where the club has a large and enthusiastic fan base.
Goalkeeping coach José María Pazos, originally from Valledupar, added a new star to his roster, bringing with him experience both as a footballer and in the coaching staff.
Although local authorities and Colombian football organizations have not yet made any formal statements about the unrest as it was brought under control in a timely manner, the Manuel Murillo Toro incident reignites the debate about security in the country’s sports venues. So far there is no official information about sanctions or preventive measures.but it is expected that the recordings and witness statements will be used to identify those who caused the incidents.
The final of the BetPlay II League 2025 ended with Junior as champions and with constant fears of violence in the standsan aspect that continues to be a subject of attention by the authorities and Colombian professional football.
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