Independiente de Medellín and Atlético Nacional tied 0-0 this Sunday in a new edition of the Paisa derby, valid for matchday 19 of the Liga BetPlay in Colombia, which took place at the Atanasio Girardot stadium.
After the goalless draw, the 'verdolagas' remain at the top of the tournament and are still on course for the semifinals playoffs, while the 'diablos rojos' have minimal chances of entering the top eight in the table.
Medellín vs. Nacional | Match preview:
Lineups
Atlético Nacional: Mier, Marulanda, Aguilar, Olivera, Banguero; Palacio, Rovira, Guzmán, Pabón, Castro y Duque.
Medellín: Vásquez, Arboleda, Mosquera, Cadavid, Gutiérrez; Díaz, Arregui, Pineda; Hernández, Vuletich y Gómez.
Nacional - Medellín: minute by minute
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The 'Rojo de la montaña' is in 12th place with 24 points and still has hopes of finishing among the top eight in the table to qualify for the semifinals playoffs. However, it also depends on what Santa Fe, Bucaramanga, and Envigado do in their respective matches.
DIM comes into this match after defeating Patriotas by the minimum difference and also has two consecutive games without defeats. However, their inconsistency throughout the championship has taken its toll and they cannot stumble in the final stretch.
On the other hand, the 'Verdolagas' are comfortable in first place with 41 points and have already secured their spot in the next stage of the tournament. They are also motivated after defeating Deportivo Pereira 5-0 in the first leg of the Copa Colombia final midweek.
Furthermore, Alejandro Restrepo's team has not lost in eight matches in the Liga BetPlay, making them the clear favorites in this match.
What time is Medellín vs. Atlético Nacional?
- Peru: 4:00 p.m.
- Mexico: 3:00 p.m.
- Colombia: 4:00 p.m.
- Argentina: 6:00 p.m.
- Chile: 5:00 p.m.
- Bolivia: 5:00 p.m.
- United States: 4:00 p.m.
In the preview of the match, the coach of Atlético Nacional highlighted Independiente Medellín's virtues. "In recent weeks they have been doing well, getting results, which puts them in a position to enter the top eight and we know that, like in all derbies, it will be very competitive," he mentioned in a press conference.
"Beyond being a derby, in football no match is the same (referring to the 1-1 in the first phase), the setting will be completely different, now we are away, surely with a lot of support from our fans, we hope it will be like that," he added.
Atlético Nacional has a significant advantage with four victories and three draws. Medellín, on the other hand, will try to break that dominance and overturn any negative record against them this Sunday, November 14.
Independiente de Medellín vs. Atlético Nacional: possible lineups
Atlético Nacional: Quintana, Marulanda, Aguilar, Olivera, Banguero; Perlaza, Rovira, Barrera, Pabón, Andrade y Duque.
Medellín: Vásquez, Arboleda, Mosquera, Cadavid, Gutiérrez; Loaiza, Arregui, Pineda; Hernández, Vuletich y Gómez.