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Barranquilla FC upsets Junior in Copa Colombia as Luis Diaz watches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:21 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Barranquilla FC upsets Junior in Copa Colombia as Luis Diaz watches

Summary

Barranquilla FC defeated Junior in a penalty shootout on July 30, 2026, advancing in the Copa Colombia. The match at Romelio Martínez Stadium ended in a 5-3 shootout victory after a tied regulation. Former Liverpool player Luis Diaz attended the game, witnessing the historic upset of his parent club. Junior's coach, Alfredo Arias, expressed pride in Barranquilla’s victory, hoping they advance further in the tournament. Barranquilla FC will face Millonarios in the next round.

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By the Numbers

•Junior lost to its affiliate Barranquilla FC in Copa Colombia.
•Match concluded in a 5-3 penalty shootout.
•Luis Diaz attended the match, witnessing the upset.
•Junior coach Alfredo Arias supports Barranquilla's advancement.
•Barranquilla will next play against Millonarios.

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6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Barranquilla FC stuns parent club Junior in Colombia cup upset as Luis Diaz watches on

What they're saying

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Luis Diaz experienced the “magic” of the FA Cup when he played for Liverpool. What he saw from his former teams in Colombia was something else altogether. Diaz was on hand at Romelio Martínez Stadium to witness one of the most stunning domestic cup upsets in recent memory in Colombia.
— Yahoo Sports

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