Barcelona Guayaquil will host Atletico Nacional in the Copa Libertadores at the Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo this Tuesday, March 14, 2017 (5:45 PM Pacific). The match should be a hard-fought encounter with both teams looking to get their first points in group A of the Copa Libertadores.
Guayaquil is having a solid season in the Ecuadorian Serie A in fifth place with nine points, only three points out of first place. Barcelona is undefeated at home so far in three games this season with two wins and a draw. The latest result of Guayaquil being a 2-0 victory against River Plate of Ecuador.
The Ecuadorian club has scored most of its goals at home, scoring six goals at home, while only scoring two goals away from home in the Ecuadorian Serie A. Home-field advantage can prove to be key for Barcelona in this game, with the home support being a factor in Copa Libertadores competitions.
Atletico Nacional despite being the away side is the clear favorite for the match with a much stronger side in a much more competitive league. The team from Medellin is in second place with 17 points, only two points away from Independiente Medellin with two games in hand.
‘El Verde’ is undefeated so far in the Colombian League with five wins and two draws in seven matches. Two former Liga MX stars in Aldo Leao Ramirez and Dayro Moreno will lead the team in this match. Ramirez controlling the midfield, and Moreno being the main figure in attack for Atletico Nacional. The ‘Rey de Copas’ will look to start off this Copa Libertadores with three points in group A of the competition.
How to Watch Barcelona vs Atletico Nacional
The Barcelona vs Atletico Nacional match will be broadcast this Tuesday, March 14 at 5:45 PM Pacific:
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