millonarios - llaneros: confirmed lineups and key details for Matchday 7 of Liga BetPlay
Millonarios will welcome Llaneros to Nemesio Camacho El Campín on Saturday, February 14, 2026 (ET) for Matchday 7 of the Liga BetPlay. Coach Fabián Bustos has shaken up his usual setup by naming a three-forward starting XI, while injury absences alter the host’s options.
Confirmed lineups
Fabián Bustos opted for an aggressive selection as Millonarios chase momentum after their first win of the campaign. The starting XI named for the clash is:
Millonarios: Novoa; Llinás, Mosquera, Arias, Sarabia; Valencia, García, Ureña, Contreras; L. Castro; Falcao.
Llaneros line up with a familiar group as they look to hold their position in the top half of the table:
Llaneros: Ortega; Pertuz, Moralez, Meza, Medranda; Benítez, Sierra, Ramírez, Vásquez; Mantilla; Barreiro.
Injury news and squad availability
Millonarios face selection challenges in attack. Carlos Darwin Quintero will be unavailable due to a confirmed injury, and Mackalister Silva is also sidelined. Those absences help explain Bustos’ decision to employ three forwards from the start, prioritizing firepower in the final third.
Recent form and stakes
Millonarios arrive boosted by a narrow victory in their most recent fixture, a 1-0 success that brought relief and slightly eased the pressure around the squad. That goal was delivered by the experienced striker leading their frontline, who is expected to start at El Campín. The win gives the team a platform to build on but they remain low in the standings with five points.
Llaneros sit higher in the table with nine points and occupy a place inside the top ten. Their away record in the competition has been solid, and they will be aiming to exploit any defensive gaps from the hosts and maintain their push for a top-eight position.
Tactical outlook: Bustos opts for ambition
The headline tactical move is Bustos’ willingness to deviate from recent norms and field three forwards simultaneously. That setup signals an intent to seize control of matches and create more clear-cut chances rather than cede initiative. The coach has publicly emphasized a desire for greater offensive ambition and an uptick in goalscoring opportunities.
Defensively, Millonarios will need to balance that attacking intent with compactness, especially against a Llaneros side that has shown it can be disciplined and effective on transition away from home. For Llaneros, maintaining structure and forcing the hosts to play through congested channels will be crucial to counter the three-forward threat.
Matchday atmosphere and what to watch
El Campín is expected to be dressed in blue as fans look to rally behind their team. Key storylines to monitor include how the front three combine and the extent to which Millonarios can convert possession into clear chances. The return to form of the senior striker — and his influence on teammates — will be central to the hosts’ hopes of climbing the standings.
For Llaneros, the focus will be on resilience and making the most of counter opportunities. With a narrow recent history between the clubs, this fixture promises to be competitive and tactical, with both teams aware of the table implications heading into the weekend.
