⚠️Relief at Nacional: Rengifo can play in the play-off opener | OneFootball

Atlético Nacional received news this Wednesday, April 29, that clears up any doubts heading into the final stage. Following the Disciplinary Committee’s ruling, it was confirmed that midfielder Juan Manuel Rengifo received only a one-match suspension for his straight red card against Deportivo Pereira. This means the young midfielder will be unavailable only for this Friday’s clash against Once Caldas.

A minimal and timely suspension

There was concern within Diego Arias’ coaching staff over the possibility that Rengifo could receive a two-match ban, which would have kept him out of the quarterfinal opener. However, the committee determined that his offense for “serious foul play” warranted the minimum penalty, allowing him to return with a clean slate for the knockout rounds.

The advantage of home field

With first place already secured, the Verdolaga team comes in with the wind at its back. By finishing at the top of the table, Nacional is guaranteed to play the second leg of every tie — including a possible final — at home, a key advantage in its push for the title.

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