Águilas Doradas vs. Atlético Nacional Relocated to Rionegro, Frustrating Bogotá Fans

The highly anticipated Liga BetPlay Matchday 19 clash between Águilas Doradas and Atlético Nacional will no longer take place in Bogotá. As reported by Infobae, the match, originally scheduled for El Campín to capitalize on Nacional’s large local fanbase, has been moved to the Alberto Grisales Stadium in Rionegro.

The change came after Bogotá’s Local Security Commission denied authorization for the fixture. Compounding the issue were poor pitch conditions at El Campín, damaged by concerts and unfavorable weather. For Nacional fans in the capital, the decision is a major disappointment.

Now set for Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m., the match will be held at Águilas' usual home. Only the eastern stand will be open, with tickets priced at 80,000 pesos. Despite the logistical setback, a strong turnout from Atlético Nacional supporters is expected.

Off the pitch, the team closely follows developments in Copa Libertadores. If Internacional beat Nacional of Uruguay in Montevideo, Atlético Nacional will advance to the Round of 16 without needing a result in their final group-stage game. A first-place finish in Group F is still in play – a potential advantage as they look toward knockout-round matchups.