Atlético Nacional's Call-ups for the 345th "Paisa" Classic: Ospina and Tesillo Return
Atlético Nacional caught up with the league schedule last Monday, April 6th, when they beat Jaguares de Córdoba 2-1 with goals from Andrés Sarmiento and Venezuelan Eduar Bello; this match was marked by Kevin Cataño's debut in Nacional's goal.
TL;DR
- Atlético Nacional defeated Jaguares de Córdoba 2-1 on April 6th, with goals from Andrés Sarmiento and Eduar Bello, and Kevin Cataño debuting in goal.
- The 345th "Paisa" Classic against Deportivo Independiente Medellín is scheduled for April 11th.
- Nacional is already qualified for the league playoffs, while DIM is in a critical situation, needing points to reach the top eight.
- Criticism has been leveled against Atlético Nacional's coach, Diego Arias, for the team's playing style.
- David Ospina and William Tesillo have returned to Nacional's squad, while César Haydar, Juan Manuel Zapata, Juan Bauza, Matías Lozano, and Kevin Cataño are unavailable.
- Nacional's attendance has been low, with only 18,508 fans for the Jaguares match, the lowest since the current board took over.
- Alfredo Morelos expressed confidence in the team's work ethic.
- DIM currently sits 14th in the league with 17 points, five points behind the eighth-placed Águilas Doradas.
- The article provides potential starting lineups for both Nacional and DIM.
- Historically, Nacional has won 137 matches, with 110 draws and 97 victories for DIM in 344 previous encounters.
- The match will be officiated by Wilmar Roldán and will begin at 8:20 p.m. at the Atanasio Girardot stadium.