Nacional Faces Pasto in Crucial Match for Playoff Spot

Medellín, Colombia — Atlético Nacional will host Deportivo Pasto on April 29, 2025, in a key match that could secure their place in the playoffs of the Colombian league. National currently sits in fourth place with 28 points and is just one victory away from early qualification.

The team has been strong at home this season, recording six wins and one draw for a total of 18 goals scored and only five conceded. Coach believes the recent return from Brazil has left the team’s crucial players refreshed. Alfredo Morelos, Edwin Cardona, and Kevin Viveros, all with five goals each this season, are expected to lead the attack alongside winger Marino Hinestroza.

Deportivo Pasto, currently eighth with 23 points, is fighting to maintain its position in the playoff spots. Although they regained some form with a 1-0 victory over Águilas, they have struggled away from home, with three losses and three draws in their last six matches.

This match will take place at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium at 7:30 p.m. National’s expected lineup includes goalkeeper David Ospina and defenders Cándido, Arias, Tesillo, and Román, along with midfielders Campuzano, Rivero, and Hinestroza, and forwards Cardona, Viveros, and Morelos. Pasto will likely field Cabezas, Alba, Carabalí, Ossa, Velasco, Castaño, Quiñones, Caicedo, and Torres, with Boné up front.

As both teams aim for victory, this match could significantly impact their playoff ambitions.