Verdolaga knows he should not concede more points at home if he wants to close the gap with Alianza Petrolera.
In the Quadrangulars semi-final, National Athletics seeks its first victory from the group’s rival that also stumbled on the opening days and will arrive in Medellín with pressure, hoping to grab a crucial win at Atanasio Girardot.
FOLLOW LIVE NATIONAL – A. DORADAS
The Verde team faced a surprising setback against Alianza last round, and the resulting draw left room for improvement. Paulo Autuori understands that this match carries more than three points and will deploy his strongest lineup to prevent another disappointment. Yerson Candelo recovered from a minor knock and is available for selection.
Similarly, Lucas González recognizes this as potentially one of the last chances to stay in contention for a final spot. He plans to field his best eleven in Medellín.
LINEUP UPDATE NATIONAL – A. DORADAS
National Athletics: Candelo, Aguirre, Zapata, Banguero; Palace, Gomez; Pabon, Barrera, Deossa; Duke.
A. Gold: contras, Puerta, Pestaña, Rodríguez, Hernández; Pineda, Castano, Rivas; Salazar, Perez, Caballero.
WHEN AND WHERE IS NATIONAL – A. DORADAS
NATIONALLY CALLED – A. DORADAS
National Athletics: Earrings.
A. Gold: Earrings.
MATCH TIME AND TV INFO
The match is scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 8:30 PM Colombia time, with fans able to follow the action as it unfolds in real time.
Atletico Nacional’s recent form
Recent results show an uptick in intensity and organization under the current coach, with players delivering sharper transitions and tighter defense. The squad has emphasized quick wingers, precise distribution, and pressing that disrupts opponents from the opening whistle.
Upcoming fixtures for Atletico Nacional
Next fixtures for Atletico Nacional involve a test of consistency against teams pressing high and eager to overturn the standings. The coaching staff remains focused on maintaining balance between defensive discipline and attacking creativity.
Recent matches for A. Doradas
A. Doradas has shown resilience and moments of spark, especially when executing fast counterattacks and exploiting gaps in the opponent’s backline. The squad is counting on cohesive pressing and set-piece opportunities to tilt the balance in tight games.
Upcoming games for A. Doradas
In the coming matches, A. Doradas aims to translate efforts into points, leveraging timely rotations to keep players fresh while maintaining a strong collective rhythm.