National vs Melgar Preview: Copa Libertadores Showdown in Barranquilla

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Verdolaga will be local to the Barranquilla crowd since Medellín is unavailable for the match.

Regaining leadership in Group H of the 2023 Copa Libertadores and taking a significant stride toward clinching advancement is the main objective for Nacional this Thursday as they face Melgar, a game unusual for being played at home yet far from home, at the Metropolitano Stadium in Barranquilla.

FOLLOW LIVE National – Melgar

Disruptions from not playing América over the weekend altered plans, but the focus remains razor sharp on defending their form against the Peruvians, especially knowing Olimpia defeated Patronato on this date. (Goal)

Paulo Autuori is likely to make only a few changes from the lineup that would have faced the Colombian rivals, with Kevin Mier possibly returning to the starting XI after injury and Sebastián Gómez appearing in the call. (Goal)

Meanwhile, Mariano Soso could rotate the squad in parts, considering the team that recently defeated Cienciano for the league title but has not won in four games, aiming to capitalize on Verdolaga’s surroundings. (Goal)

HOLDERS OF NATIONAL – MELGAR

National Athletics: wed; Roman, Castro, Zapata, Banguero; Deossa, Palace, Gomez; Pabon, Angel, Jader. (Goal)

Melgar: caceda; Ramos, Deneumo bull, Galeano, Reyna; Martinez, Orzan, Arias; Bordacahar, Cuesta, Iberico. (Goal)

WHEN AND WHERE IS IT NATIONAL – MELGAR

CALLED FROM NATIONAL – MELGAR

National Athletics: Earrings. (Goal)

Melgar: Earrings. (Goal)

MATCH TIME WHERE TO SEE ON TV

The match is scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 7:00 PM Colombia time. (Goal)

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