Barranquilla FC eliminates Junior in Copa Colombia thriller, wins on penalties
Second-division side Barranquilla FC knocked out top-flight Junior in the Copa Colombia after a 5-3 penalty shootout, with Colombian star Luis Diaz watching from the stands.
Barranquilla FC delivered a stunning upset in the Copa Colombia by defeating its senior affiliate Junior at Romelio Martínez Stadium, with the tie decided by a 5-3 penalty shootout. The loss left Junior’s key midfielder Yimmi Chará describing the outcome as embarrassing, while the club’s coach Alfredo Arias noted the teams’ shared history and wished Barranquilla luck in the competition. Former Barranquilla and Junior product Luis Diaz, currently playing for Bayern Munich, watched the match from the stands, recalling his own experiences in cup competitions.
The victory propels Barranquilla into a quarter-final clash with league heavyweight Millonarios. The result highlights the unpredictable nature of Colombian domestic cups, where lower-division teams can topple established sides.
Why it matters
The upset shows how lower-tier clubs can challenge elite teams in Colombian cup football.
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