Atlético Nacional: A Jewel on the Rise
There is no doubt that Atlético Nacional is one of the most important teams in Colombia today. Despite coming from a relatively irregular 2022 season, the club has decided to regain its best level in 2023, which became clear in the match against Alianza Lima during the 'Noche Verdolaga'.
In that sense, the team seems to have placed its faith in young players for this year. In fact, three of them were present in the match against Alianza Lima and even managed to stand out among the Colombian team's best.
These are the young soccer players who stood out during the Atlético Nacional vs. Alianza Lima match:
Óscar Perea (17 years old)
The author of the first goal was one of the main executioners of the victorian team on this occasion. After stealing the ball from Yordi Vílchez, the forward scored the first goal of the match with a top-level finish.
Juan Pablo Torres (18 years old)
The midfielder, also known as 'Tatay', is one of the biggest promises of the 'Máquina Verde'. In the second goal, the midfielder made his way through the blanquiazules defenders to take a shot that was impossible to save for Ángelo Campos.
Samuel Velázquez (19 years old)
The author of the third goal currently plays as a left-back and is also one of Atlético Nacional's bets for the future. His powerful shot could not be stopped by Campos, who received criticism for his performance in the match.