Overview

• Atlético Nacional was awarded two penalties for fouls by São Paulo defender Nahuel Ferraresi, but Edwin Cardona first struck his attempt wide and then saw his second saved by goalkeeper Rafael.
• Coach Javier Gandolfi defended Cardona’s choice to take both kicks, highlighting the midfielder’s prior contributions to Nacional’s continental campaigns.
• Decades of supporters from both clubs clashed in the stands at Estadio Atanasio Girardot after the match, prompting anti-riot police to disperse the fight and detain several fans.
• Despite registering 19 shots on goal and a near-miss from Marlos Moreno, Atlético Nacional failed to break the deadlock in the home leg.
• The scoreless draw leaves the round of 16 undecided, with the return fixture at São Paulo’s Morumbi on August 19 determining who faces the winner of Botafogo vs. Liga de Quito.