🚨XIs confirmed: Atlético Nacional aim to reach the semi-finals

🚨XIs confirmed: Atlético Nacional aim to reach the semi-finals

Atlético Nacional is gearing up for a gala night this Tuesday at Atanasio Girardot Stadium. After winning 1-2 in the first leg, the team led by Diego Arias hosts Internacional de Bogotá with the mission of confirming its status as favorite and securing a place among the top four teams in Colombian football.

A slim but strategic advantage

In the first meeting of these quarterfinals, the "Verdolaga" came from behind after going down on the scoreboard. Following an early goal by Ian Poveda for the Bogotá side, Nacional responded thanks to an own goal forced by Eduard Bello and a brilliant assist from Alfredo Morelos for Rengifo’s decisive strike. With this result, a draw will be enough for the Antioquia side to advance, although the coaching staff’s instruction is to extend the lead from the start to avoid any surprises.

Attacking stars and the opponent’s approach

For this second leg, key players such as Edwin Cardona, Mateus Uribe, and Cristian Arango are expected to take on a leading role in front of their home crowd. Internacional de Bogotá, meanwhile, arrives with nothing to lose, relying on a solid defensive strategy and quick counterattacks to exploit the space behind the home defenders. The tie is still up in the air, but the mood in Medellín is one of total optimism.