Enzo Díaz’s very strong tackle on Marino Hinestroza caused tensions to flare towards the end of the match. The shoving and shouting didn’t go well for Atlético Nacional, and Alfredo Morelos was booked for a violent reaction.
Fifth and final substitution in Sao Paulo. Luan Santos came on for Marcos Antonio, defensive midfielder for defensive midfielder, to defend the draw to the end, a draw that definitely suits the Brazilian team better.
We will play four more minutes in this match, which Atlético Nacional had multiple opportunities to win, but it was not their best night, and they are looking for a miracle in these final minutes of the match to take a lead, even if it is minimal, to Brazil.
Second and third substitutions for Atlético Nacional. Billy Arce and Matheus Uribe come on for Edwin Cardona and Juan Manuel Zapata. Cardona, who had a night to forget, left the field to applause but with a long face, as Atlético Nacional still seeks to take the victory to Brazil.
Third and fourth substitutions in Sao Paulo. Ferreira and Pablo Maia come on for Luciano and Damián Bobadilla, two positional substitutions, midfielder for midfielder and forward for forward, looking for ways to surprise Medellín and score a goal.
First substitution of the match for Atlético Nacional. Argentine midfielder Juan Bauza comes on and Marlos Moreno goes off. The crowd did not like the change at all, but Marlos Moreno’s fatigue had been evident for a couple of minutes.
Third yellow card of the match, the first for Atlético Nacional. The 29-year-old defender, Andrés Felipe Román, is cautioned for stopping a fast counterattack by Sao Paulo in midfield. Rodriguinho was the player who was fouled.
UNBELIEVABLE! Edwin Cardona again! Goalkeeper Rafael guessed the shot and this time saved the Colombian midfielder’s penalty. Two missed penalties in the same night in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 is unheard of!
The first two substitutions of the match, both for Sao Paulo. Lucas Moura and Rodriguinho come on for André Silva and Alisson, positional substitutions, a midfielder to give more control of the ball and an experienced striker like Lucas Moura to surprise inside the area.
UNBELIEVABLE! Another shot against the post for Atlético Nacional! A quick counterattack by Marlos Moreno, who held on, waited for Marino Hinestroza on the right wing, who shot first time along the ground, and the ball bounced off the base of the right post again. Incredible.
NOOOOOOO! It was a great goal by Atlético Nacional! Edwin Cardona took a quick corner kick toward the far post, and Marlos Moreno shot the ball as best he could with an acrobatic move, but it bounced off the left post.
Atlético Nacional keeps trying, now looking for attacks in different ways, long-range shots, deep passes, and crosses into the box, which so far have lacked precision, but the Colombian team is fully committed to the attack.
The first half continues in the same vein, with very little from Sao Paulo and more work from Atlético Nacional, who continue to attack, but the visiting defense is very well positioned and marking individually, leaving no space for the skilled Colombian forwards.
The final 45 minutes of this Copa Libertadores round of 16 first leg match between Atlético Nacional and Sao Paulo are about to begin, and we expect goals and excitement between these two great teams .
Second yellow card of the match, second for Sao Paulo. The 32-year-old Brazilian midfielder, Alisson, is cautioned for a foul from behind on Jorman Campuzano when the ball had already moved away from the Colombian midfielder.
Atlético Nacional has been far superior to Sao Paulo, being the team that needs to achieve a good result at home. However, the Brazilian team is very well positioned in defense, and causing them damage is proving to be a challenging task for the Colombians.
First yellow card of the match, the first for Sao Paulo. The 26-year-old Venezuelan center back, Nahuel Ferraresi, is cautioned for stopping a fast counterattack led by Marlos Moreno, who receives a slight blow between the chest and face.
A very tactical match with two teams that are not taking many risks in defense and have all their lines well positioned. Atlético Nacional is trying with short and deep passes, while Sao Paulo is trying with fast counterattacks.
The ball possession statistics are beginning to even out, with Atlético Nacional having 57% in their favor, while Sao Paulo has 43% and has gradually managed to take control of the ball. So far, there have been no shots on goal in the match.
Sao Paulo takes a couple of minutes whenever it can, with balls out of play and unintentional fouls, the Brazilians do their job and slow down the game whenever they get the chance. Atlético Nacional begins to despair.
Little by little, Sao Paulo has pushed forward, taking control of the ball, but Atlético Nacional’s defense is playing well tactically and not allowing the Brazilian team to hurt them. It’s been a back-and-forth game since the penalty kick.
EDWIN CARDONA MISSES! A golden opportunity for Atlético Nacional! Edwin Cardona took the shot, spreading his right foot wide against a fairly tall goalkeeper, but the ball went wide, grazing the base of the left post.
PENALTY! Penalty for Atlético Nacional, which the referee does not hesitate to call! Marino Hinestroza crosses from the right, Marlos Moreno shoots on the volley with his right foot, and the ball rebounds off defender Nahuel Ferraresi’s left arm.
Explosive play from Marino Hinestroza and Marlos Moreno, who, with passes from Edwin Cardona behind the visiting defenders, seek to create dangerous attacking plays, but they should look for other options to attack.
Atlético Nacional is dominating the game with high pressure, but this isn’t giving them any advantages in attack at the moment. They’re moving the ball from side to side, but they’re struggling to create chances and find space in the attacking third.
The ball is already rolling at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 between Atlético Nacional of Colombia and Sao Paulo of Brazil on this pleasant evening in Medellín, where we expect plenty of excitement.
50 – Young (Goalkeeper)
36 – Patryck (Fullback)
42 – Maik (Fullback)
15 – Rodriguinho (Midfielder)
29 – Pablo Maia (Midfielder)
33 – Luan Santos (Midfielder)
43 – Felipe Negrucci (Midfielder)
7 – Lucas Moura (Winger)
11 – Ferreira (Winger)
14 – Gonzalo Tapia (Winger)
37 – Henrique Carmo (Winger)
19 – Juan Dinenno (Center Forward)
15 – Harlen Castillo (Goalkeeper)
4 – César Haydar (Center back)
28 – Simón García (Center back)
17 – Andrés Salazar (Full back)
20 – Joan Castro (Full back)
8 – Matheus Uribe (Midfielder)
26 – Elkin Rivero (Midfielder)
30 – Juan Bauza (Midfielder)
37 – Luis Landázuri (Midfielder)
11 – Billy Arce (Winger)
38 – Juan Rengifo (Center forward)
August 9: São Paulo 2–0 Vitória (Brasileirão)
August 6: Athletico Paranaense 1 (3)–(0) 0 São Paulo (Copa Brasil)
August 3: Internacional 1–2 São Paulo (Brasileirão)
July 31: São Paulo 2–1 Athletico Paranaense (Copa Brasil)
July 27: São Paulo 3-1 Fluminense (Brasileirão)
August 8: Atlético Nacional 3-0 Alianza FC (League)
August 5: Cúcuta Deportivo 0-3 Atlético Nacional (Cup)
August 2: Deportes Tolima 0-0 Atlético Nacional (League)
July 29: Atlético Nacional 1-0 Cúcuta Deportivo (Cup)
July 25: Atlético Nacional 1-1 Independiente Santa Fe (League)
We will soon share the starting lineups for the Atlético Nacional vs Sao Paulo match live, as well as the latest information coming out of the Atanasio Girardot Stadium. Don’t miss a single detail of the live match updates and commentary from VAVEL’s coverage.
