Atletico Nacional Hosts Deportivo Cali Following Squad Adjustments

Atletico Nacional faces Deportivo Cali on August 26, 2026, at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium for round seven of the Colombian league, seeking three points following a recent victory over Fortaleza.

The fixture marks the club's 139th home match in Colombian league history and its 36th in short tournaments. Manager Lucas Gonzalez adjusted the starting lineup ahead of the kickoff in Medellin.

The starting squad features goalkeeper Franco Armani alongside Neider Parra, William Tesillo, Samuel Velasquez, Andres Roman, Jorman Campuzano, Mateus Uribe, Edwin Cardona, Marlos Moreno, Andres Sarmiento, and Alfredo Morelos.

Armani returns to the starting lineup for an official home league match, anchored by defensive support from Tesillo and creative setup from Cardona up front alongside striker Morelos.

The team holds six points in the standings from two wins and one defeat. Nacional also has three pending league matches against Santa Fe, Junior, and Chico FC.

The club confirmed several injuries prior to the match. Forward Nicolas Rodriguez faces six to eight weeks of recovery after sustaining a lateral collateral ligament sprain in his left knee against Fortaleza.

Defensive player Elkin Rivero will miss approximately four weeks due to a second metatarsal fracture in his right foot. Midfielder Elias Cabrera remains sidelined with a gastrocnemius contusion in his left leg, with his return timeline dependent on ongoing evaluation.

Following the league clash, Atletico Nacional will shift focus to its upcoming single-elimination Copa Colombia match scheduled for September 2, 2026.