Overview
- Atlético Nacional opened the Apertura with a 4-0 home win at Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Medellín.
- Cardona struck around the 55th minute from near the halfway line, catching goalkeeper Emiliano Denis off his line.
- Andrés Sarmiento put Nacional ahead before halftime, William Tesillo added a header, and Juan Bauzá finished the scoring late.
- Argentine defender Milton Casco made his club debut during the victory.
- The goal drew wide praise on broadcasts and social media, with outlets highlighting a similar long‑range strike he produced in 2025 and noting his past spells at Boca, Racing and Monterrey.