Tight Football Schedule Challenges Llaneros and Dimayor
Llaneros faced Once Caldas in Villavicencio on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The team then had to travel to Bogotá to meet Independiente Santa Fe on Wednesday, April 1. Kickoff for the Liga BetPlay I-2026 match is set for 6:30 p.m. at Nemesio Camacho El Campín.
Union complaint and legal agreement
On March 31, 2026, the Asociación Colombiana de Futbolistas Profesionales (Acolfutpro) filed a formal complaint. The union argued the schedule violates a prior agreement with the Ministry of Labor.
Acolfutpro noted a documented meeting on October 22, 2024. That meeting established a minimum of 70 consecutive hours between the start of one match and the next for the same club. The union said some fixtures were scheduled with under 56 hours of rest, which contradicts that rule.
Allegations against Dimayor
The union pointed directly at Dimayor for setting the calendar without respecting rest periods. Acolfutpro provided meeting minutes and official paperwork to support its claims.
Tight Football Schedule Challenges Llaneros emerged as a central phrase in Acolfutpro’s argument. The union asked organizers to prioritize player safety over logistical pressures.
Health and competition risks
Acolfutpro warned that insufficient recovery time raises injury risks. Players could suffer from fatigue and reduced performance, the union said.
Beyond health, the group argued the schedule undermines sporting fairness. Uneven rest periods could create competitive imbalances during the tournament.
Documentation and demands
The complaint included official records of the October 2024 agreement. Acolfutpro demanded adherence to the minimum 70-hour rule for future fixtures.
- Request for respect of labor agreements and player safety.
- Evidence submitted to support the union’s stance.
- Call to prevent commercial interests from overriding welfare concerns.
Sporting context
The upcoming Santa Fe vs Llaneros match corresponds to jornada 15 of Liga BetPlay I-2026. Llaneros sits 13th in the table with 17 points from 14 rounds.
The result has sporting implications for the Villavicencio club. The compressed schedule adds pressure on the squad ahead of the Bogotá fixture.
Next steps
Acolfutpro urged football authorities to honor the documented rest requirements. The union emphasized that health and competitive integrity should guide calendar decisions.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments and report any official response or schedule changes. Fans and stakeholders await clarification from league organizers.
