Verdolaga, the nickname for Atletico Nacional, starts its Copa Libertadores campaign by visiting Patronato, a club competing in the second division in Argentina, in the opening round of Group H.
The group phase unfolds with Nacional traveling to Santa Fe to meet Patronato, a team that qualified for the Libertadores as the 2022 Argentine Cup champions. Despite Patronato’s league status, Nacional is keen to assert control and secure a strong result to set the tone for the rest of the group matches. The challenge is real, and the Verdolagas know they cannot take this rival lightly at this level.
FOLLOW LIVE PATRONATO VS NATIONAL
Under head coach Paulo Autuori, the squad will travel prepared to collect the first points of the campaign. The plan is to build momentum ahead of trips to Medellín to face Melgar and Olimpia in subsequent fixtures. The lineup features Harlen Castillo in the leading role, with a potential return for Yerson Candelo and Nelson Deossa in the middle of the park.
Meanwhile, several players including Mier, Solís, Barrera, Palacios, Duque, Mosquera, Da Costa, Murillo and Angulo remain in Medellín continuing their rehabilitation or getting back to full fitness as the season progresses.
On the Patronato side, the team was crowned champion of the Primera B Nacional last weekend and will make its Libertadores debut with a fresh sense of purpose. The board is aware of the challenge ahead and intends to leverage the home advantage in Santa Fe to mount a competitive showing and potentially upset the expectations of visitantes.
HOLDERS OF GOVERNMENT – NATIONAL
Backline: Diaz, Gonzalez, Kruspzky, Cobos; in midfield Barinaga, Domingo, Valdez; up front Maple; bench options Skip it and Levato.
National Athletics: Castle in goal; Roman, Aguirre, Zapata, Banguero across the backline; Candelo, Gomez, Deossa in midfield; Pabon, Duke, Jader in attack.
WHEN AND WHERE IS IT GOVERNMENT – NATIONAL
CALLED FROM GOVERNMENT – NATIONAL
Backups: Earrings.
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MATCH TIME WHERE TO SEE ON TV
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 5 00 PM Colombia time, bringing a pivotal start to Group H competition.
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