🎙️Diego Arias: We weren’t expecting a thrashing | OneFootball

Atlético Nacional delivered a resounding victory over Independiente Medellín (DIM) in the Clásico Paisa of matchday 17 of the Colombian League, with a final score of 5-0. The triumph, with a brace from Marino Hinestroza, and goals from Andrés Sarmiento, Andrés Román, and William Tesillo, secured Nacional's spot in the playoffs and positioned them in second place on the table.

The Surprise of the Wide Scoreline

After the display at the Atanasio Girardot, Nacional's head coach, Diego Arias, expressed satisfaction with the result but acknowledged the surprise at the magnitude of the victory. "To be honest, we didn't expect to win with the goal difference we had today; it's the result of the players' effort and how well they understood the game," stated the coach.

Arias also thanked the unwavering support of the fans and emphasized that, despite the euphoria, the team remains "grounded" as they compete to qualify among the leaders.

Support for Marino Hinestroza

One of the key points of the press conference was Arias's support for Marino Hinestroza, the scorer of the brace. The coach acknowledged that the player has had matches where he hasn't managed to score despite his good performance. "Beyond a pinch because he didn't score, he needs a hug and to be told that we trust he will score," he concluded, highlighting the confidence of the coaching staff and his teammates in the player.

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