first battle in Techo, at what time and where to see it?
Atlético Nacional will open its means in the playoffs of the BetPlay-1 League this Saturday from 4:00 pm, when it visits Internacional de Bogotá at the Metropolitano de Techo stadium. The match, corresponding to the first leg of the collection, will likely be broadcast by Win Sports+.
The purslane group reaches this stage with the duty to advance to the ultimate and combat for the title, after a semester marked by ups and downs. Although their efficiency in the league has been aggressive, they’ve additionally suffered essential blows, together with elimination in the Copa Sudamericana in opposition to Millonarios.
The confrontation between the 2 has an extended historical past of stability. This will likely be their forty ninth match, together with the stage in which the Bogotá group competed beneath the title of La Equidad.
The total stability displays a notable parity: 18 victories for Nacional, 16 for the then La Equidad/Internacional and 14 attracts. In phrases of targets, the Antioqueños have scored 64 targets, whereas the capital’s group has 44.
Furthermore, on two events they’ve confronted one another in collection for the Colombian soccer title: the ultimate of the 2007 Finalización Tournament and the 2011 Apertura closing. On each events, the champion was Atlético Nacional. At current, the final three confrontations between the 2 have ended with a purslane victory (0-1, 3-1 and 3-0), which provides a morale increase to the Paisa group.
Coach Diego Arias highlighted the significance of dedication and the seriousness with which the group faces this decisive part. “Here we work with the same seriousness and intensity every game, it is a difficult opponent and we will try to play our best to start this game well,” stated the coach.
For his half, attacker Dairon Asprilla was confirmed as out for the rest of the match. The participant will bear surgical procedure this Monday due to an damage to his left knee.
The match will lastly be performed at the Metropolitano de Techo stadium, regardless of capability limitations, that are round 9,000 spectators. Local authorities licensed the opening of stands, however established strict safety measures.
Among the provisions, it was confirmed that the entry of clothes, flags or components alluding to the visiting followers of Atlético Nacional is not going to be allowed, with the goal of stopping incidents on the sporting stage.
The purslane establishment itself formally communicated the restriction, abiding by the safety selections established for the occasion.
In the run-up to the duel, the coach of Internacional de Bogotá, Ricardo Valiño, additionally referred to the collection. The Argentine coach assured that his group is not going to modify its model of play.
“We have shown a way of playing that led us to qualify. We are not going to change our model,” he stated.
Valiño additionally warned in regards to the rival’s hierarchy: “Atlético Nacional has high-ranking footballers, with great individualities. It will be key to manage time, correct our weaknesses and enhance what hurts the rival.”
With a balanced background, a aggressive current and the stress of the playoffs, the collection between Atlético Nacional begins this Saturday at Techo, in a duel where each element could make the distinction.
Technical sheet:
Event: date 1 playoffs quarterfinals (first leg)
Stadium: Metropolitan Roof
Referee: Carlos Betancur (Valle)
Hour: 4:00 p.m.
Television: Win Sports+
Possible formations:
Inter Bogotá: Palace; Castro, Vivas, Irazoque, Suárez; Quiñones, Vásquez, Boné; Parra, Poveda, Sanguinetti.
Technical: Ricardo Valiño.
National Athletic: David Ospina; Andrés Román, Simón García, William Tesillo, Milton Casco; Jorman Campuzano, Matheus Uribe, Juan Manuel Rengifo; Eduard Bello, Andrés Sarmiento and Alfredo Morelos.
Technical: Diego Arias.