Juárez goes for everything: when was Nacional’s last double in Colombia
National will play the league and Copa Colombia finals with Efraín Juárez at the helm. The only one who achieved that double in the same semester was Juan Carlos Osorio.
In just three months in charge of the team, the Mexican coach qualified for two local finals. First in the Cup and now in the league.
“We have four finals in a few days,” he said after beating Santa Fe in Bogotá.
You will face them in two weeks between December 12 and 22. Before him America and Sports Tolima.
His Nacional, scorer and best in defense
It was the most powerful attacking team of the eight that competed for the home runs. He made 13 in six dates with the participation of full-backs, midfielders and forwards. It was lethal when defenders Andrés Román and Álvaro Angulo launched themselves, accompanied by Sebastián Guzmán and Alfredo Morelos, Marino Hinestroza and Andrés Sarmiento unbalanced in the area.
In defense he adjusted things. He received four touchdowns in the semifinals and took more precautions to go forward. The midfielder supported the center backs and David Ospina responded with hierarchy.
His performance gives him favoritism. The one with the most points (13) and the best goal difference (+9)
“We have not yet been able to say that we have won something, we have to make it count. I send greetings to all our fans who were there through the good, bad and worst. This is to give them joy,” he added.
Osorio won double in December 2013
Nacional faced a similar scenario 11 years ago with Juan Carlos Osorio. He beat Millonarios in the Cup in an even duel. They drew 2-2 in Bogotá and won 1-0 at home.
In the league they beat Deportivo Cali. He brought 0-0 away and with 2-0 at the Atanasio Girardot he made the Olympic turn.
Juárez has a large payroll to take on both challenges.
“From day one I said that I could not promise titles, but I did work and make people feel proud of Atlético Nacional and that is what I can say that I have been able to deliver.” stood out.
The dates of the National finals
It will begin against América in Medellín Thursday, December 12 for the Colombia Cup. The return match would be on Sunday the 15th at Pascual Guerrero.
In the league, they will open as a visitor against Deportes Tolima on December 18 in Ibagué. It will close on Sunday the 22nd.
