🏟️Behind closed doors in Yopal: sanction for Pereira v Nacional | OneFootball

The decisive Matchday 18 Liga BetPlay clash between Deportivo Pereira and Atlético Nacional will be played behind closed doors. The news was confirmed after the serious incidents recorded at Santiago de las Atalayas stadium during the recent derby against Once Caldas, where clashes in the stands forced police intervention and put the completion of the match at risk.

A tale of contrasts

The match, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, finds the two teams in completely different situations. While Pereira is going through a deep crisis and is still without a win in the tournament, the "Verdolaga" side arrives with 37 points and the chance to reach a record points tally in the history of Colombia’s short-format tournaments.

Match details

Unable to guarantee security, the authorities decided that the ball will start rolling at 4:00 p.m. in an empty stadium. Nacional will look to strengthen its historic lead in an atmosphere of absolute solitude in the stands.

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