Atlético Nacional vs. Independiente Medellín: Clásico Paisa with High Stakes in Liga Dimayor 2024-II

On Monday, November 11, 2024, the highly anticipated Clásico Paisa between Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín is set to take place at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot. This match, part of the 18th round of the Liga Dimayor 2024-II, holds significant importance for both teams.

Atlético Nacional, known for their strong offensive performance, has scored two or more goals in six of their last 10 official matches and in eight games of the current league. They recently defeated Independiente Medellín 2-0 in the semifinals of the Copa Colombia, adding a layer of revenge to this encounter. Nacional is currently on a 10-game unbeaten streak in both the Liga Dimayor and Copa Colombia, with seven wins and three draws[2].

Independiente Medellín, on the other hand, is seeking to maintain their recent solid form, having won four of their last five matches. However, their only loss during this period was against Atlético Nacional, making this match even more critical. Medellín needs to win to stay in contention for the semifinals of the league[2].

The match will be notable for the presence of fans from both teams, following a decision by the Mesa de Convivencia del fútbol to allow supporters from both sides to attend. This is the first time in several months that both sets of fans will be present at a Clásico Paisa, with the last instance being on April 21, 2024.

Key players to watch include Kevin Viveros from Atlético Nacional, who has scored four goals in his last five official matches, and Jherson Steven Mosquera from Independiente Medellín, who has been crucial on the right wing and recently scored in the win against Patriotas.

The absence of David Ospina for Atlético Nacional, due to his call-up to the Colombian national team for the World Cup qualifiers, is one of the few significant absences for the teams.

The match is scheduled to start at 4:10 PM local time and will be broadcast live on WIN Sports.