Match Report
Atlético Nacional went into the game 24th in the table on 6 points; Estudiantes sat 20th on 9 — a 3-point gap. The last five rounds placed Estudiantes 8th in the league for form — higher than their 20th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.33/1.33 for Atlético Nacional and 1.17/1.33 for Estudiantes (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.53.
Three consecutive draws preceded this one for Estudiantes.
The venue was Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Medellín, with room for 40,043 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Atlético Nacional led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 4-1.