When do Nacional vs América play for the Colombia Cup final first leg: team, date, time and live TV

The first Colombia Cup final between America and National It will be played on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Medellín.

Why the first Colombia Cup final is important

A champion will emerge from one of the classics of Colombian soccer. The Cup defines the title in the key of Vallecaucanos and Antioqueños. They will start at Pascual Guerrero with a continental spot at stake. The Scarlets already have a place in Conmebol Sudamericana but they still need this tournament, in which they are finalists for the first time.

“We fulfilled one of the objectives when we started with the group, which was to compete in an international tournament, as marked by the history of America”said coach Jorge Da Silva.

Staying with this conquest saves a campaign of ups and downs.

For the purslane it represents the defense of its crown in a very tight schedule. He also competes in the league.

“The club and the family we have formed have always been something to talk about and it seems to me that we are steps away from making history, but we have to go step by step,” said DT Efraín Juárez.

Players to follow in Nacional vs América

Alfredo Morelos He scored consecutive goals for the classification against Deportivo Pasto and Santa Fe. He reached nine in the semester. Six per league, three per Cup.

Duvan Vergara He was the figure of the victory against Junior with which he secured his place in Conmebol Sudamericana 2025.

This is how the teams arrive

Nacional was the best in the league semifinals. The defeat of Santa Fe in Bogotá gave them access to the final. It has a large roster, lethal attack and solid defense.

America closed its home run last with seven points. They scored six goals, conceded two and won two in that round.

“The league is over for us, now we must focus on the Cup final against Nacional. “That is the objective of America and as history dictates, we are going to go fight for that title,” Da Silva added.

The last precedent

Nacional’s 2-1 victory on July 21 at the Atanasio Girardot with goals from William Tesillo and Edwin Cardona. Duván Vergara scored for the visit.

When they play: date, time and live TV

The game will be on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Medellín. It will be seen by WIN.