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Atlético Nacional receives Deportivo Pasto, this Sunday from 8:10 at night, for date 18 in the 2020 Colombian League. After a series of poor results, with an elimination on board the 2020 South American Cup, the purslane team is measured with the ‘volcanics’ who have a good time in the championship and will seek to leave one of the usual candidates for the title on the verge of ‘knockout’.
With an interim coaching staff, Atlético Nacional will face the remaining games in the League and in the Colombia Cup. Under the orders of Alejandro Restrepo, Juan Camilo Pérez as assistant and Walter Rivera, the purslane hope to reverse the path and undertake the fight for the title, against Pasto, it will be the first obstacle to find the classification to the next phase.
“We are aware that there are three games and the importance of them, we talk with the players and we know that each game will have its history, we analyze the rivals and we seek to adjust the team to the idea of the game that we seek. We believe that we can achieve victory. We respect all rivals, Deportivo Pasto is a team with a lot of work, we must find the advantages on the pitch that will lead us to overcome our rival, ”said coach Restrepo.
A single change in the squad list regarding the game in Uruguay against River Plate. Yerson Mosquera entered instead of Brayan Córdoba who withdrew with physical discomfort, another absent is goalkeeper Sebastián Guerra, who was not called up due to a technical decision. Regarding players such as the aforementioned Mosquera, Jímer Fory, Agustín Cano, among others, Mr. Restrepo pointed out that “we know the young players very well, each one of those who has acted has been out of conviction, they are learning and gathering experience and we believe that They are going to give us a very big hand to get out of this moment ”.
Personally, for this strategist it will be his fifth game as a professional team coach, in 2019 he led two per League, one in the Colombia Cup and another in the South American Cup. The balance was two wins and two losses. “It means a lot, as I told the players, I am very happy to lead them and contribute to the club. I am going to enjoy each of these games, the training sessions and the day to day with a lot of professionalism. We want to give all our knowledge to the service of the team ”, indicated the Antioquia coach.
Data between Atlético Nacional and Deportivo Pasto
Atlético Nacional and Deportivo Pasto have played 52 games in the League, the purslanes won 25, the Nariños 15 and 12 games ended tied. In terms of goals, 70 are for the Antioqueños against 48 of the ‘volcanic’.
Atlético Nacional lost only one of the last eight home games against Deportivo Pasto by League (six wins and one draw); was the most recent, 0-1 in League I-2019. The purslane have won just one of their last seven home games in Primera A (four draws and two losses); he received two goals in each of the four most recent (one win, two draws and one loss).
Andrés Andrade is the player who participated in the most goals (14) in the 2020 League; he assisted eight and scored six for Atlético Nacional. In addition, he was present in the 21 official matches of the team in 2020.
Deportivo Pasto lost only one of its last eight away games in the Colombian League (three wins, four draws); It was the most recent, 2-3 against América de Cali. Only one of Deportivo Pasto’s 24 goals in the 2020 Championship came from outside the area: Ray Vanegas from a direct free kick vs. Envigado.
Probable lineups
National Athletic: Aldair Quintana; Helibelton Palacios, Yerson Mosquera, Diego Braghieri, Jímer Fory; Bryan Rovira, Baldomero Perlaza, Jarlan Barrera; Andrés Andrade, Yerson Candelo, Jefferson Duque.
DT (e): Alejandro Restrepo.
Deportivo Pasto: Luis Delgado; Juan Guillermo Arboleda, Danilo Arboleda, Jerson Malagón, Mairon Quiñones; Camilo Ayala, Francisco Rodríguez, Esneyder Mena, John Pajoy; Jeison Medina, Feiver Mercado.
DT: Diego Corredor.
Time: 8:10 pm
Stadium: Atanasio Girardot.
Referee: Carlos Betancur (Valley).
TV: WIN Sports +.
Juan Camilo Alvarez Serrano
FUTBOLRED correspondent
Medellin
On twitter: @ juanchoserran8
