The first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Copa Betplay 2024 is already known, as Atlético Nacional defeated Alianza FC 2-1 at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot, securing a 3-2 aggregate score that allows them to advance to the round of eight and continue dreaming of the championship.
Despite the doubts surrounding the team led by Efraín Juárez, Nacional had some ‘sparks’ of good football and gradually shows the influence of the coach. While there are many areas needing improvement, the objective of qualifying has been achieved.
Now, all of Nacional is awaiting their opponent for the quarter-finals of the Copa Betplay. However, it will be necessary to wait to find out who will face the Verde in the next round, considering various factors.
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The first point is that Atlético Nacional became the first team to qualify for the next phase of the Copa Betplay, as the remaining seven matchups will be defined in the coming weeks. Furthermore, it is important to note that the quarter-final matchups will be determined by a draw.
When is the draw for the quarter-finals of Copa Betplay?
At the moment, there is no confirmation on when the draw for the quarter-finals of the Copa Betplay will take place, considering that there is not even a schedule for six of the seven remaining matches in the Round of 16. It is expected that the matchups will be known by early October.
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Results of the first leg of the Round of 16 of Copa Betplay 2024
Medellín 2-0 Junior, Envigado 0-0 Jaguares, Tolima 1-2 Pasto, Chicó 2-1 Águilas, Fortaleza 1-0 Cali. The first leg match between América and La Equidad will be played on Wednesday, September 25, while Millonarios vs Bucaramanga does not have a confirmed date or time.