Deportivo Pereira secured a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Fortaleza F.C. in a Categoría Primera A match on February 23, 2025. The win at the Estadio Hernán Ramírez Villegas was a statement of intent from Pereira, who controlled the game from start to finish to climb the league table. The home side opened the scoring in the first half through a well-worked team move, giving them a platform to build upon. Pereira doubled their lead early in the second half, effectively putting the game beyond a Fortaleza side that struggled to create meaningful opportunities. The clean sheet was as important as the goals for Pereira's confidence, showcasing a balanced performance. This result provided Pereira with valuable momentum in the Apertura championship, while extending Fortaleza's search for consistency. The Pereira manager praised his team's intensity and game management, while the Fortaleza coach acknowledged the need for improvement in both boxes. The starting XIs saw Pereira field a strong attacking lineup that proved too much for the visitors to handle.