Atlético Junior clinched the Liga BetPlay 2025-II championship with a 3-0 victory over Deportes Tolima in the first leg of the final, securing their 11th title. The Barranquilla club will receive around US$3.5 million in prize money for the win and direct entry into the Copa Libertadores group stage.
Atlético Junior dominated the Liga BetPlay 2025-II final with a decisive 3-0 win against Deportes Tolima at the Metropolitano Stadium in Barranquilla, allowing them to claim the championship without needing the return leg. This marks the club's 11th star, solidifying their status in Colombian professional football.
The victory brings substantial financial rewards: US$500,000 from Dimayor and US$3 million for direct qualification to the Conmebol Libertadores group stage. These funds, combined with gate receipts from an estimated 50,000 attendees, will bolster the club's 2025 financial statements. In 2024, Junior recorded revenues of $66.374 million, ranking in the top 10 most profitable clubs in the country, where ticket sales and season passes generated $236.566 million league-wide.
Behind the sporting success lies a robust organization, with a payroll valued at over US$18 million—the fourth highest in the tournament, trailing only Independiente Medellín (US$18.72 million), América de Cali (US$19.86 million), and Atlético Nacional (US$27.21 million). President Antonio Char must now work to maintain or strengthen the squad, headed by rising star José David Enamorado, estimated at US$2.09 million.
Sponsors like Olímpica, which posted $7.1 billion in 2024 sales, and Adidas, the kit supplier, feature prominently in the celebrations. Junior now prepares to represent Colombia in the Libertadores, aiming to enhance both its economic and athletic performance.
