Atlético Nacional could revalidate the title of League achieved the previous semester under the technical direction of Mexican Efraín Juárez, who was relieved at the beginning of 2025 by the Argentine Javier gandolfi.
With Gandolfi al Mando, The Antioquia team was consecrated champion of the Super League after beating Atlético Bucaramanga in the penalty shootout. In the Copa Libertadores, he managed to advance to the round of 16 as second in group F, with nine points, product of three wins and three losses, all the latter as a visitor.
However, the level of game shown by National in both the League and in the Libertadores has been the subject of strong criticism of the Argentine coach, to the point that its continuity was in doubt after the elimination in the local tournament.
National would have defined future of Javier Gandolfi
Photo: ATL. National.
According to the information of the journalist Juan David Londoño, the leadership ‘Verdolaga’ would have made the decision to give him a chance of Javier Gandolfi, who will continue to lead the team for the second semester.
“Confirmed: As expected since the weekend, there will be no change of technical director in Atlético Nacional after internal evaluations. Javier Gandolfi will continue for the second semester“He wrote from his X account, the communicator.
Gandolfi’s challenges for the second semester
With its insured continuity, Javier Gandolfi is obliged to compete on all fronts during the second part of the year. It should be remembered that, in addition to the League and the Copa Libertadores, Atlético Nacional must also face the Colombia CupTournament of what is the current champion.
It will also have a greater challenge in the Copa Libertadores, since the ‘King of Cups’ will face São Paulo in Brazil in the round of 16in an attractive duel of Argentine coaches. The Brazilian club recently confirmed Hernán Crespo as his new coach, replacing Luis Zubeldía.
Javier Gandolfi numbers
Since he assumed the technical direction of Atlético Nacional, the Argentine strategist has led a total of 34 games in all competitions, With a balance of 16 wins, eight draws and 10 losses.
