Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a cup match between Atlético Nacional and Defensor Sporting. The quarterfinal clash scheduled for 9 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Medellin and can be live streamed here free.
In the shock of the Copa Libertadores tournament, Colombian outfit Atlético Nacional eliminated the defending champions, Atletico Mineiro, 2-1 on aggregate in the Round of 16. Facing the possibility of extra time and penalty kicks, Nacional was lifted by an 88th-minute goal from midfielder Jefferson Duque. It took two weeks, but the club is finally showing the signs of greatness manager Juan Carlos Osorio promised following the group stage (h/t to El Espectador). "This team still has plenty to give," Osorio said.
"We have a very professional staff, with a hierarchy of players who respond in key moments," he added.
"We're going to give it our all until the end. We've prepared and perfected a strategy that will allow us to compete in the league and in the Copa Libertadores."
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Player to Watch: Atletico Nacional's Sherman Cardenas has been a key contributor in 2013-14. The 24-year-old currently carries three goals and four assists in league competition and an additional two goals and two assists in the Copa Libertadores. He'll look to put on another productive performance this evening.
Atletico Nacional's Projected Lineup (3-5-1-1): Armani; Murillo, Henriquez, Peralta; Valencia, Díaz, Bernal, Mejía, Bocanegra; Cardona, Cardenas
Defensor Sporting's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Campana; Herrera, Malvino, Correa, Gutierrez; Fleurquin, Cardaccio; Gedoz, Benedetti, Pais; Risso
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