Diego Arias Leads Team in Exciting Matchup Against Boyacá Chicó
Atlético Nacional Set for Showdown Against Boyacá Chicó as Liga BetPlay Heats Up
Following a triumphant 2-0 victory over Millonarios at Atanasio, Atlético Nacional is now in Tunja, ready to take on Boyacá Chicó. The match, scheduled for Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Estadio La Independencia, is part of the 14th round of the Liga BetPlay Dimayor 2025-II. Previously, Atlético Nacional overcame Millonarios, while Boyacá Chicó suffered a 5-2 defeat against Once Caldas in Manizales.
Current Standings in Liga BetPlay 2025
In the league standings, Atlético Nacional holds fifth place with 23 points. Meanwhile, Boyacá Chicó finds itself in 18th place with only 11 points. This match is crucial for both teams as they look to improve their positions in the league.
Team News for Atlético Nacional
- Key Absences: The team will be without Juan José Arias, Billy Arce (due to medical reasons), and Harlen Castillo.
- Young Talent: U-20 players Royer Caicedo, Cristian Uribe, and Juan Manuel Rengifo have been called up by interim head coach Diego Arias.
- Injuries: César Haydar, Juan Zapata, and Joan Castro remain on the sidelines due to injuries.
Probable Line-Up for Atlético Nacional
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Andrés Román |
| Defenders | Royer Caicedo, William Tesillo, Camilo Cándido |
| Midfielders | Jorman Campuzano, Juan Bauzá, Edwin Cardona |
| Forwards | Marlos Moreno, Facundo Batista, Andrés Sarmiento |
Support for Interim Coach Diego Arias
The club has expressed complete support for interim coach Diego Arias and his technical staff, including performance director Pablo Rotolo, who is also the fitness coach. Although the club’s policy leans towards hiring a foreign head coach, the team acknowledges Arias’s capabilities and is pleased with the recent improvements in performance, team harmony, and overall morale.
The new coaching team has notched up six out of six possible points, stopping winless streaks against teams like Magdalena and Millonarios. The improvement in team delivery and on-field performance is evident, as is the increased harmony within the squad.
Emegypt will continue to follow the developments closely and report on the outcomes of this critical match.
