Deportiva Once Caldas secured a hard-fought 2-1 home win against Atletico Junior Barranquilla in the Categoría Primera A on February 13, 2026. The match at the Estadio Palogrande was a tightly contested affair, with Once Caldas ultimately holding on for three valuable points. The home side took the lead in the first half through a well-worked team move, but Junior Barranquilla responded with pressure and found an equalizer to set up a tense finale. However, Once Caldas showed resilience and grabbed a late winner, sending the home fans into raptures. The result was crucial for Once Caldas's aspirations in the league table, moving them up the standings, while it represented a missed opportunity for the visiting side from Barranquilla. Both managers agreed it was a competitive match decided by fine margins and key moments in both penalty areas.