The second-division club — conceived as a developmental squad for Junior FC — advanced over two legs, eliminating the reigning Colombian league champions from the cup. The Barranquilla club arrived as the two-time defending champion of Colombia’s top division, while Barranquilla FC competes in the Primera B, the country’s second tier. Ultimately, the penalties favored Barranquilla FC 5-3, eliminating the team whose motto is “Junior, tu papa” (Junior, your daddy). A relationship built on developing playersJunior and Barranquilla FC have shared a close sporting connection for two decades. Instead of preparing talent for Junior’s future, Barranquilla FC ended the first team’s participation in one of Colombia’s domestic competitions.