1957 Campeonato Profesional
The 1957 Campeonato Profesional was the tenth season of Colombia's top-flight football league. The tournament consisted of a first stage, a cancelled octagonal stage, and a two-group second stage, and ended on 13 April 1958. 12 teams participated in the tournament. Independiente Medellín won the league for 2nd time in its history after defeating Cúcuta Deportivo in the championship playoff with an aggregate score of 8–3. Atlético Quindío, the defending champion, was 3rd in the first stage with 24 points, and was then eliminated in the second stage.
| Season | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Independiente Medellín (2nd title) |
| Matches played | 213 |
| Goals scored | 744 (3.49 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | José Grecco (30) |
| Biggest home win | Independiente Medellín 8–1 Deportivo Pereira |
| Biggest away win | Bucaramanga 0–4 Independiente Medellín Deportivo Pereira 2–6 Independiente Medellín |
| Highest scoring | Independiente Medellín 9–5 Santa Fe |
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