Verde Antioquia faced a tough group in the continent’s premier club competition, locking horns with strong rivals in the Libertadores Cup 2023. The squad arrived as the champion of the first half of 2022 and benefited from a favorable draw that positioned them among the favorites in Group H due to history and current form. Paulo Autoris leads the team as they prepare to duel some of the continent’s most respected clubs, including Paraguay’s Olimpia, a direct challenger for a knockout berth, and a potential top spot in the standings for the region.
The contesting side’s path is clear: a group that also features Melgar of Peru and Patronato of Argentina. Together they will navigate a schedule that could shape the early stages of the tournament as the match days unfold and tension rises among the contenders for a berth into the knockout rounds.
MATCH AND RESULTS
Verdolaga must navigate Group H against Olimpia from Paraguay, Melgar from Peru, and Patronato from Argentina. The following schedule outlines the fixtures and the local kickoff times used for planning in Colombia time zones.
DATE 1: 5/4/23 | 5pm | Patronato vs. Nacional Athletics
DATE 2: 4/20/23 | 19:00 | Nacional Athletics vs. Melgar
DATE 3: 2/5/23 | 19:00 | Nacional Athletics vs. Olimpia
DATE 4: 5/24/23 | 9:00 PM | Melgar vs. Nacional Athletics
DATE 5: 8/6/23 | 19:00 | Olimpia Jr. vs. Nacional Athletics
DATE 6: 6/27/23 | 19:00 | Nacional Athletics vs. Patronato
*Colombian hours.
POSITIONS TABLE
* Qualified for the knockout stage of the Copa Libertadores
** Advance to the Round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana
Source: Goal