Bucaramanga Stun Nacional with Early Goal in Medellín

Lead Carlos Henao’s 13th-minute header proved decisive as visiting Bucaramanga secured a 1-0 victory over Atlético Nacional at Estadio Atanasio Girardot on Saturday night in the Liga BetPlay Clausura.

Nut Graf Bucaramanga’s win halts Nacional’s unbeaten home run and propels the away side into the top four, underscoring the tight competition in Colombia’s top flight and highlighting Bucaramanga’s growing resilience on the road.

Match Details Early Breakthrough

• 13′ - After sustained pressure, Fabián Sambueza’s pinpoint cross found Carlos Henao, who rose unmarked to head home the opener.

Nacional’s Response

• 44′ - Marlos Moreno rattled the post with a curling effort before Alfredo Morelos’s shot was comfortably saved by Aldair Quintana.
• 45+6′ - Nacional were awarded a penalty, but Morelos blasted over the bar to squander the best chance of the half.

Second Half and Closing Phases

• Bucaramanga defended in numbers, absorbing Nacional’s late pressure and limiting clear-cut opportunities.
• Atlético Nacional registered 12 attempts but managed only five on target, while Bucaramanga’s counter-attacks threatened on the break.

Key Facts

• Bucaramanga’s away victory snaps a seven-match winless streak at Nacional’s ground.
• The result lifts Bucaramanga to 17 points, tied on points with Nacional but ahead on goal difference.
• Nacional slip to fifth place, drawing level on 17 points but dropping behind on goal differential.

What’s Next Atlético Nacional travel to face Alianza FC next week, while Bucaramanga return home to host Independiente Medellín in another pivotal clash.