Quintero's return to Independiente Medellín was marked by a 1-0 loss to Deportivo Cúcuta in the sixth round of the Colombian league. Jaime Peralta scored the winning goal for Deportivo Cúcuta in the 25th minute. Quintero was presented as the captain of Independiente Medellín after entering the match. He expressed his love for the club and his desire to stay.
Quintero had two chances to score, but both were missed. He attempted a shot from mid-distance at 58 minutes, which passed close to the goal defended by Federico Abadía. Ten minutes later, he had another opportunity inside the area, but his shot was deflected. The loss to Deportivo Cúcuta marked Independiente Medellín's first loss in the league, where they had previously won three matches in a row.
Quintero's return to Independiente Medellín comes after a disputed departure from River Plate, where he had a disagreement with former coach Eduardo Coudet over their playing styles. Independiente Medellín's next match is against Deportivo Pereira in the Colombian league.