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Independiente Santa Fe Faces Tough Match Against Atlético Nacional

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Independiente Santa Fe Vs Atlético Nacional Football Match

Bogotá, Colombia — On February 12, 2025, Independiente Santa Fe will host Atlético Nacional at El Campín Stadium at 8:30 p.m. as part of the Liga BetPlay Dimayor 2025-I. This match follows Santa Fe’s recent draw against Águilas Doradas, leaving them with five points and currently eighth in the standings.

Santa Fe enters this pivotal game seeking their first victory after a string of two draws. Coach Pablo Peirano expressed the need for improvement in front of goal. “We are missing that last part, which is the most difficult in football. We are on the right track, and we will achieve it in the upcoming matches,” he stated during a press conference following the recent match against Águilas Doradas.

Despite being unbeaten, Santa Fe has struggled to find the net. The team has one win and one draw at home this season, and they aim to overcome this hurdle against a strong Nacional squad.

Atlético Nacional, on the other hand, arrives in Bogotá with a perfect record of nine points from three matches, most recently defeating Deportivo Pereira 3-0. The goals in that match came from Alfredo Morelos and a double by Kevin Viveros. Nacional’s head coach, Javier Gandolfi, acknowledged the importance of maintaining focus after their impressive wins.

<p“Naturally, after achieving a triplet, it's easy to become complacent. We worked hard to ensure that after reaching one objective, we remain focused on the next,” Gandolfi said, underscoring the psychological aspects of the competition.

<pNacional boasts a strong historical performance at El Campín, with over seven years without a league loss at this venue, their last defeat occurring on July 9, 2017. The stakes are high for both teams as they battle for crucial league points that could dictate their standings as the season progresses.

<pAs the match approaches, the national expectation is palpable, with both teams rallying their fan bases in support. Santa Fe will look to turn the tide against Nacional, while the Verdolaga will aim to extend their lead in the standings.