In the highly anticipated Copa BetPlay Final, Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín are set to clash on December 13, 2025. This first leg of the final will take place at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium. The matchup not only determines the champion of Colombia’s second most prestigious tournament but also awards one team a spot in the preliminary phase of the Conmebol Sudamericana.
Path to the Final
Atlético Nacional reached this stage by defeating América de Cali in the semifinals. They won the first leg decisively with a score of 4-1 and secured their place in the final with a 1-1 draw in the return match at Pascual Guerrero Stadium.
Independiente Medellín also earned their spot after overcoming Envigado. They took an early lead in the semifinals, winning the first leg 1-0 away. They confirmed their advancement by drawing 1-1 in the return leg at Atanasio Girardot Stadium.
Starting Lineups for Nacional vs. Medellín
| Atlético Nacional | Independiente Medellín |
|---|---|
| Ospina | Aguerre |
| Román | Mantilla |
| Haydar | Ortiz |
| Tesillo | Londoño |
| Candido | Mena |
| Matheus | Alvarado |
| Campuzano | Berrío |
| Marino | Baldomero |
| Rengifo | Arizala |
| Sarmiento | Fydriszewski |
| Morelos | León |
Final Overview
This final promises to be a thrilling encounter, showcasing the talents of both teams. As they compete for the title, fans eagerly await the first leg at Atanasio Girardot, where history will be made in the Copa BetPlay. Those interested can catch all the action on El-Balad.
