Atletico Nacional achieved a dramatic comeback at El Campín

A dramatic conclusion

When the clock struck 89 minutes, E. Cardona became the hero for Atletico Nacional by scoring from the penalty spot, sealing a comeback that seemed impossible. The match ended 2-1 in favor of the visitors, who secured vital points in their title chase.

The first half was challenging for Nacional, who went into halftime trailing after A. Copete's goal in the 43rd minute. However, Lucas González's team showed renewed determination in the second half, turning the score around with a goal from A. Morelos in the 77th minute and Cardona's penalty in the dying moments of the match.

Dominance without reward

Despite controlling the game with 66% possession, Atletico Nacional struggled in the first half. Fortaleza's solid defense managed to keep their rivals at bay, although the visiting team had more shots on target (17 shots compared to 7 from the locals). This reflects a sterile dominance that was only reversed in the second half, where Nacional showed more determination and effectiveness.

An interesting fact is that Alfredo Morelos was the standout player of the match, with a rating of 8.2, thanks to his goal and two key passes. His influence in the attack was crucial for Nacional to finally overcome Fortaleza.