Results and summary of the match between Nacional and São Paulo, for round 5 of the Copa Libertadores.
Results and summary of the match between Nacional and São Paulo, for round 5 of the Copa Libertadores.
National
vs
São Paulo
Nacional and São Paulo failed to open the scoring in the match corresponding to group 5, played this Thursday at the Gran Parque Central stadium.
Although Nacional had the most shots during the entire match (13 shots), it was not enough to break the tie against São Paulo.
The star of the match was Robert Arboleda. The São Paulo defender was important because he cleared 6 dangerous balls.
Christian Oliva was also key at the Gran Parque Central stadium. The Nacional midfielder stood out against São Paulo as he made 32 correct passes and stole 3 balls.
Nacional coach Martín Lasarte lined up a 4-5-1 formation with Luis Mejía in goal; Leandro Lozano, Sebastián Coates, Diego Polenta and Gabriel Báez on the defensive line; Christian Oliva, Antonio Galeano, Lucas Sanabria, Alexis Castro and Diego Zabala in the middle; and Rubén Bentancourt in attack.
For their part, Luis Zubeldía’s team played a 4-5-1 strategy with Rafael between the posts; Rafinha, Robert Arboleda, Alan Franco and Welington in defence; Damián Bobadilla, Luiz Gustavo, Lucas Moura, Luciano and Ferreira in the midfield; and Jonathan Calleri up front.
The referee designated for the match was Facundo Tello Figueroa.
With this result in the first leg of the CONMEBOL – Copa Libertadores 2024 match between Nacional and São Paulo, the tie is open. The series will be decided next Thursday, August 22.
Changes in National
- 63′ 2T – Antonio Javier Galeano Ferreira came on for Jeremiah Alexandre Recoba Perrone
- 75′ 2T – Diego Martin Zabala Morales came out for Nicolas Alejandro Rodriguez Charquero, Ruben Daniel Bentancourt Morales for Diego Fernando Herazo Moreno and Alexis Castro for Nicolas Federico Lopez Alonso
- 81′ 2T – Lucas Agustin Sanabria Magolé came out for Mauricio Ernesto Pereyra Antonini
Warned in National:
- 12′ 1T Diego Polenta (Unsportsmanlike conduct) and 40′ 2T Mauricio Pereyra (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Exchange in Sao Paulo
- 45′ 2T – Salió Aldemir dos Santos Ferreira by Wellington Soares da Silva
- 76′ 2T – Luciano da Rocha Neves came on for Rodrigo Nestor Bertalia
- 84′ 2T – Lucas Rodrigues Moura da Silva came on for Michel Daryl Araujo Villar
Monested in Sao Paulo:
- 25′ 1T Luciano (Unsporting Conduct), 36′ 1T Robert Arboleda (Unsporting Conduct), 3′ 2T Luiz Gustavo (Unsporting Conduct) and 13′ 2T Alan Franco (Unsporting Conduct)
Nacional vs. Sao Paulo: party summary
20:49
The match between Nacional and São Paulo has ended
Nacional and São Paulo tied 0 to 0.
20:40
40′ 2T: Yellow card for Mauricio Pereyra
The referee shows a yellow card to Mauricio Pereyra. Nacional has 2 players cautioned.
20:39
39′ 2T: Change in Sao Paulo
Lucas Moura leaves, Michel Araujo enters.
20:38
38′ 2T: Corner for Nacional
The ball went out for a corner! Nacional must take the ball from the corner. Mauricio Pereyra is in charge of taking it.
20:36
36′ 2T: Change in Nacional
Lucas Sanabria leaves, Mauricio Pereyra enters.
20:31
31′ 2T: Change in Sao Paulo
Sale Luciano da Rocha Neves, Rodrigo Nestor Bertalia enters.
20:30
30′ 2T: Change in Nacional
Ruben Bentancourt leaves, Diego Herazo enters.
20:30
30′ 2T: Change in Nacional
Diego Zabala leaves, Nicolás Rodríguez enters.
20:18
18′ 2T: Change in Nacional
Antonio Galeano leaves, Jeremiah Recoba enters.
20:13
13′ 2T: Yellow card for Alan Franco
The referee shows a yellow card to Alan Franco. São Paulo has 4 players cautioned.
20:11
11′ 2T: Corner for Nacional
The ball went out for a corner! Nacional must take the ball from the corner. Diego Zabala is the one in charge of taking it.
20:09
9′ 2T: Corner for Nacional
The ball went out for a corner! Nacional must take the ball from the corner. Diego Zabala is the one in charge of taking it.
20:03
3′ 2T: Yellow card for Luiz Dias
The referee shows a yellow card to Luiz Dias. São Paulo has 3 players cautioned.
20:00
0′ 2T: Change in Sao Paulo
Sale Aldemir dos Santos Ferreira, Wellington Soares da Silva enters.
20:00
The second half between Nacional and São Paulo has begun
Nacional and Sao Paulo draw 0-0.
19:46
The first half between Nacional and São Paulo ended
Nacional and Sao Paulo draw 0-0.
19:36
36′ 1T: Yellow card for Robert Arboleda
The referee shows a yellow card to Robert Arboleda. São Paulo has 2 players cautioned.
19:29
29′ 1T: Corner for Nacional
The ball went out for a corner! Nacional must take the ball from the corner. Alexis Castro is the one in charge of taking it.
19:25
25′ 1st half: Yellow card for Luciano da Rocha Neves
The referee shows a yellow card to Luciano da Rocha Neves. São Paulo has one player cautioned.
19:12
12′ 1T: Yellow card for Diego Polenta
The referee shows a yellow card to Diego Polenta. Nacional has one player cautioned.
19:00
The match between Nacional and São Paulo has begun
They are already playing at the Gran Parque Central stadium for round 5 of the Copa Libertadores.
18:40
The captains of Nacional and São Paulo for the CONMEBOL – Copa Libertadores match
During today’s CONMEBOL – Copa Libertadores match, Diego Polenta will be the captain of Nacional while Rafinha will be the captain of São Paulo.
18:20
National lineup confirmed
Holders
- (12) Luis Mejia
- (14) Leandro Lozano
- (4) Sebastian Coates
- (23) Diego Polenta
- (11) Gabriel Baez
- (8) Christian Oliva
- (7) Antonio Galeano
- (26) Lucas Sanabria
- (16) Alexis Castro
- (22) Diego Zabala
- (9) Rubén Bentancourt
Substitutes
- (25) Ignacio Suarez
- (3) John Left
- (5) Nicholas Rodriguez
- (13) Matthew Antoni
- (6) Philip Cairus
- (10) Mauricio Pereyra
- (18) Jeremiah Recoba
- (19) Gaston Gonzalez
- (27) Guillermo Lopez
- (24) Gonzalo Petit
- (30) Diego Herazo
Coach:
18:20
Formation of Sao Paulo confirmed
Holders
- (23) Rafael
- (13) Rafinha
- (5) Robert Arboleda
- (28) Alan Franco
- (6) Wellington
- (21) Damian Bobadilla
- (16) Luiz Gustavo
- (10) Luciano
- (7) Lucas Moura
- (9) Jonathan Calleri
- (47) Ferreira
Substitutes
- (93) Jandrei
- (30) John Moreira
- (32) Nahuel Ferraresi
- (35) Sabinus
- (36) Patryck
- (11) Rodrigo Nestor
- (15) Michel Araujo
- (18) Rodriguinho
- (17) Andre Silva
- (27) Wellington Rato
- (39) William Gomes
Coach: Luis Zubeldia
17:40
In which stadium will Nacional vs. São Paulo play?
Nacional vs. São Paulo will play the match at the Gran Parque Central stadium, where Nacional will play at home.
17:00
Time, TV National vs. Sao Paulo
Time: 19:00hs.
TV: ESPN
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