Match report
Junior beat America de Cali 2–1 at Junior Stadium in Primera A. J. Aponza opened the scoring in the 16th minute. Junior have 1 win in their last 5, while America de Cali have 2 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
16'
⚽J. Aponzaassist B. Correa
⚽G. Celis
28'
38'
C. Amu
2H
J. Navia
55'
⇄J. Pena↓ G. Celis
70'
70'
⇄A. Toro↓ K. Angulo
G. Celis
87'
⚽J. Ríosassist L. Monzón
89'
⇄M. Silveira↓ J. Ríos
89'
89'
⇄J. Soto↓ J. Aponza
Momentum
JUN
⚽⚽⚽
AME
Match info
TournamentPrimera A · Colombia · Tier 1
Kick-offFeb 19, 2026 · 20:00
VenueJunior Stadium
Attendance22,033 / 30,601 (72%)
RefereeS. Guida (Ita)
FIFA ranking
#12·
#1
#12·#1Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
57Ball possession %43
2Expected goals (xG)1
14Total shots9
6Shots on target4
6Shots off target3
2Blocked shots3
7Corner kicks5
2Offsides3
11Fouls11
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves4
555Passes477
79Pass accuracy %78
14Tackles18
Player of the match
G. Celis7.9Lineups
JUN 4-3-37.05Formation7.294-3-3 AME
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Atletico Nacional | 25 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 49:21 | +28 | 55 | LWWLW |
| 2 | Junior | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 38:28 | +10 | 44 | LWWLW |
| 3 |  Deportes Tolima | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 31:21 | +10 | 37 | WDLWW |
| 4 |  Santa Fe | 23 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 35:24 | +11 | 35 | DWDDL |
| 5 |  Once Caldas | 21 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 33:25 | +8 | 34 | DWDDW |
| 6 | America de Cali | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 26:20 | +6 | 34 | WWLWW |
| 7 |  Deportivo Pasto | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 29:28 | +1 | 34 | WWLWW |
| 8 |  Internacional de Bogota | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28:35 | -7 | 28 | WDLWD |
| 9 |  Deportivo Cali | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 20:16 | +4 | 27 | LWDWD |
| 10 |  Millonarios | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 31:23 | +8 | 26 | LWDLW |
| 11 |  Independiente Medellin | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 26:24 | +2 | 26 | DLWDL |
| 12 |  Águilas Doradas | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 20:25 | -5 | 26 | WLWDL |
| 13 |  Bucaramanga | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 26:20 | +6 | 23 | DLDLW |
| 14 |  Llaneros | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 17:20 | -3 | 22 | DLWDL |
| 15 |  Fortaleza FC | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 22:27 | -5 | 22 | DLDLW |
| 16 |  Jaguares | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 20:33 | -13 | 18 | LLWLL |
| 17 |  Alianza Valledupar | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 13:27 | -14 | 17 | DLWDL |
| 18 |  Chico | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 15:32 | -17 | 17 | LWLLD |
| 19 |  Cucuta | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 22:35 | -13 | 16 | DLDLL |
| 20 |  Deportivo Pereira | 19 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15:32 | -17 | 10 | LDLWD |
European qualification Relegation
Primera A
Feb 19, 2026Junior2-1America de Cali