Few weeks have passed since the final of the Colombian tournament last year was played. After a little vacation, FPC teams retrace a path, whose objective is to reach a new ending.
The first date of this edition has very interesting matches such as Tolima Sports vs. Once Caldas O Junior from Barranquilla vs. Independent Medellin. However, the most attractive dish on the table is the encounter between National Athletic e Independent Santa Fe.
The moment of the ‘Verdolagas’ is totally different from that of the ‘Cardinals’. Despite this, both clubs are hard hit after failing in the challenge of being champion in 2020. The two squads have new members who, from now on, they promise to be the hope of the fans.
National vs. Santa Fe, technical duel
Without a doubt, the process that each coach has with his team is not the same. While Alexandre Guimaraes just arrived to take the direction that Juan Carlos Osorio and Alejandro Restrepo could not support, Harold Rivera will face the game with several seasons on in Santa Fe, even about to be champion.
Of course the Brazilian is not far behind. He has a long history outside of Atlético Nacional. He was already champion of the Colombian league and even led Costa Rica in the 2002 and 2006 World Cup.
Playstyle may vary, but squads led by technicians have shown to have interesting variants. However, Alexandre has more of a faster and more direct game, while Harold leans more for an opening game with measured transitions.
One aspect to highlight is that the two have good group management, since their leaders, in most games, reflect the tactical proposals on the field.
Guimaraes and Rangel, duel of old acquaintances
The reinforcements of Atlético Nacional and Independiente Santa Fe attract a lot of attention, especially in the ‘Cardenal’ club, who has new ties like Sherman Cárdenas. Besides them, John Arias and Johan Caballero are some that complement the list.
However, the most important name is Michael Rangel, who was featured in América de Cali in 2019, which was champion under the orders of Alexandre Guimaraes.
The Brazilian always had a particular liking for the one born in Floridablanca, Santander. Also, on some occasion, there was a rumor that Rangel would arrive at Nacional in this pass market.
In the following post, on the Santa Fe Twitter account, it was confirmed that the forward is available:
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Michael Rangel ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/rySNbDwghW– Independent Santa Fe (@SantaFe) January 14, 2021
Time and date of Nacional vs. Santa Fe
The match will be played at 6:05 in the afternoon of this Sunday, January 17 in the Atanasio Girardot stadium in the city of Medellín, recently remodeled. The date will start with another great one in the country: Millionaires will face Envigado this Saturday at 5:00 pm, but they will not be able to play in El Campín due to red alert in the city.
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