Nacional Seeks First Win Against Motivated Santa Fe

Medellín, Colombia – Atlético Nacional will face Independiente Santa Fe in crucial Group B match of the semifinal round on June 8, 2025.

Despite two previous matches without a win, Nacional hopes to turn things around at home. The team has not won in five consecutive games across all competitions, with their last victory occurring nearly a month ago in the CONMEBOL Libertadores against Bahia.

Nacional’s coach, Javier Gandolfi, is under pressure as the team struggles with three losses and two draws since their last win. He stated, “We need to regain our confidence and play with determination. Our fans deserve a win.”

On the other hand, Santa Fe enters the match feeling good after securing a victory in their latest away game, placing them second in Group B with three points. Nacional sits in third place with two points, while Millonarios leads the group with four points, and Once Caldas trails with just one.

The starting line-ups for the match see Nacional fielding Castillo, Castro, Arias, Tesillo, Cándido, Campuzano, Zapata, Cardona, Arce, Morelos, and Viveros. Meanwhile, Santa Fe’s roster includes Marmolejo, Perlaza, Scarpeta, Moreno, Mafla, J. Torres, D. Torres, Velásquez, Mosquera, Fernández, and Rodallega.

Kickoff is set for 8:00 PM local time, with both teams vying for critical points in their quest for advancement.