Inter lose to Atlético Nacional, drop out of qualification spots | OneFootball

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In the Atanasio Girardot Stadium, Colombia, Internacional lost to Atlético Nacional 3-1 on Thursday (8), in the closing of the fourth round of the group stage of the Conmebol Libertadores 2025.

Under heavy rain in Medellin, Colorado did not have a good first half.

The Colombians dominated the initial stage, created at least three good chances, and opened the scoring with Kevin Viveros (38'), who spun over the marking in the area and shot crossed to take away any chance of defense from Anthoni.

Inter returned better from the interval, had opportunities to tie, but in a fatal counterattack led by Hinestroza, Billy Arce (55') - ex-Santos - shot in the corner to increase for Atlético Nacional.

Without getting discouraged, the Gauchos team reduced with Alan Patrick, from a penalty, after Camilo Candido knocked down Aguirre in the area.

In the additions, after the long shot forward, Viveros displaced Vitor Gabriel, dribbled Vitão and shot in the contrapé of Anthoni to close the score 3-1 for Atlético Nacional against Inter.

🚦 How it stands

With the first defeat in Libertadores 2025, Inter remained with five points and lost the vice-leadership to Atlético Nacional (six points), in addition to moving away from Bahia (seven points).

Colorado will seek classification for the round of 16 facing Nacional (15/05 - away) and Bahia (28/05 - home).

Internacional returns to the field on Sunday (11), when visiting Botafogo, at the Nilton Santos Stadium, for the eighth round of the Brasileirão 2025.

📸 JAIME SALDARRIAGA - AFP or licensors