Match Summary
Independiente Medellin defeated Bucaramanga 4:2. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by M. Torres 16′, H. Gómez 28′ (o.g.), S. Cárdenas 42′ (pen.), G. Cano 62′, L. Castro 68′, G. Cano 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Bucaramanga had 54% possession while Independiente Medellin held 46%. Bucaramanga had 20 shots (8 on target) compared to 14 (7 on target) for Independiente Medellin. Bucaramanga made 2 substitutions, Independiente Medellin made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Bucaramanga and Independiente Medellin — 6 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Martín González
Own Goal
Penalty
assist: J. Murillo
assist: G. Cano
assist: A. Ricaurte
Match Statistics
Bucaramanga had 54% possession against Independiente Medellin's 46%. Bucaramanga registered 20 shots (8 on target) while Independiente Medellin managed 14 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 6–1. Fouls committed: 15–16.
Lineups
Bucaramanga lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under D. Cagna, while Independiente Medellin deployed a 4-2-2-2 under Ismael Rescalvo.
Defensive Solidity
Bucaramanga deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Independiente Medellin's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Bucaramanga field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Independiente Medellin's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Bucaramanga start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Independiente Medellin averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Bucaramanga have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. Independiente Medellin show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Bucaramanga
Independiente Medellin
Head to Head
Bucaramanga and Independiente Medellin have met 2 times — Bucaramanga won 1, Independiente Medellin won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (2 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2025.
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Bucaramanga
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Drawn
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Independiente Medellin
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 24 Mar 2026