Santa Fe achieved the feat of entering the Betplay League’s home run total in the midst of a crisis of results, irregularities in the campaign and doubts about the coaching staff, and will now face Deportes Tolima, Atlético Bucaramanga and Fortaleza Seif in the semi-finals of Group B.
In the middle of preparation, Cardinals will announce new coach in the next few daysIt would cause surprise among fans, as it was expected that a decision would be made after the end of the championship or by the end of 2026 in order to focus on the tournament.
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In addition, what will become of Francisco López has also been determined. Francisco López has been in charge of the team since September, and despite criticism and unfavorable results, he has achieved his goal of hitting a home run, and will face a major challenge for the interim manager in defending his title.
The Reds have been without a coach since September, when Javier Baba resigned in favor of Cerro Porteño, a decision that first resulted in a 4-2 aggregate loss to Medellin in the Colombian Cup quarter-finals.
It took Santa Fe a while to find the ideal coach, but it looks like it will be Pablo Repetto.according to reports, the Uruguayan helmsman will be ready for everything announced by the institution, even if Francisco López is in the position, in the midst of a home run race in Colombian football.
This news was confirmed by journalists such as Sebastian Giovanelli. Uruguayan audienceSebastian Heredia, La FM Mass Footballsaid that an agreement had been reached for the Uruguayan to take over the reins of the Cardinal due to his experience in international competitions.
“Santa Fe has progressed; In the next few hours, he will announce the arrival of Pablo Repetto as the main team coach“Giovanelli said on his Instagram account. × Heredia declared on November 14 that it is “99.9%” true that he will be the helmsman.
It must be remembered that the Uruguayan led Atlético Nacional in 17 matches over a five-month period from March to August 2024, achieving eight wins, four draws and five losses, not only laying the foundation for the 2025 season, but also building a team in the second half that won the BetPlay League and the Copa Colombia.
Francisco López experienced more problems in his second stint as Reds manager than he did in the first half of 2025. Results did not go well during the championship, as they achieved a 1-0 win against Alianza in El Campin and reached 20th place, outside of the top eight.
Nevertheless, Santa Fe will appoint Lopez as interim coach, but will also announce the appointment of Pablo Repetto. This fact attracts attention and raises expectations about how to be treated internally.
Apparently, The current helmsman will take over for the semi-finals without any interruption in work.and whether he is a champion or only a finalist, because it is true that the Uruguayan is in charge of the 2026 season and will only settle down to get to know the organization and the group.
In the second term, López played in nine games and had a record of four wins, two draws and three losses, but he recalled that three of those wins came on the last day of the BetPlay League, against rivals such as Deportivo Cali and Junior.
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