In a thrilling encounter at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium, Millonarios triumphed over Nacional with a score of 2-0, earning crucial points in the Cuadrangulares stage of the Liga BetPlay. The match saw Millonarios take the lead early with a goal from Valerio Ruiz in the 21st minute, followed by a second goal from Daniel Cataño shortly after in the 31st minute. This victory places Millonarios at the top of Group A. Speaking post-match, Millonarios coach Alberto Gamero expressed his satisfaction: ‘It was a collective effort. We came to win and we achieved that.’ Meanwhile, Nacional’s coach, Paulo Autuori, lamented his team’s performance, saying, ‘We need to improve if we want to advance.’ This match also marked the first appearance for Nacional’s Andrés Román, who was sidelined previously but did not manage to change the outcome. As tensions rise in the Cuadrangulares, both teams look ahead to their upcoming fixtures, with Millonarios hoping to maintain their momentum as the competition intensifies.
Millonarios Topple Nacional, Secure Lead in Group A of Cuadrangulares
