With the determination to seal their direct pass to the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, Independiente Medellín began its last phase of preparation in an open-door training sessionthis Wednesday at the Atanasio Girardot stadium, where the fans filled the stands with energy to support the team in this momentous match.
Next Wednesday at 7:00 pm, DIM will receive Always Ready from Boliviain a duel that promises intense emotions and where the reds will seek to ensure their classification at this stage.
For the Colombian team, a victory would mean advancing directly to the next phase of the continental tournament, thus avoiding the playoff that implies finishing in second position in the group. However, if they do not win, DIM will be forced to play this match against one of the teams eliminated from the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. in their quest to secure a place in the round of 16.
Despite the adverse weather conditions and the fact that it was during working hours, The passion and unconditional support of the Poderoso fans were felt in training. The Western High Stand was dressed in red and blue, packed with enthusiastic fans who, with chants and encouragement, supported the players and coaching staff throughout the practice session.
This unwavering support from the fans is a reflection of the roots and emotional connection that exists between the club and its fans.. With the support of its fervent public, Independiente Medellín is preparing to face this challenge with determination and dedication, with its sights set on achieving glory in the Copa Sudamericana and continuing to fuel the pride of an entire city.
This confrontation It is not just another match for the Powerful, it is an opportunity for revenge and redemption after the defeat suffered in Bolivia during the first date of the group stage.
Let us remember that The Antioquian team fell 2-0 against Always Ready at the start of this continental adventure. That defeat not only hurt because of the result itself, but also because it represented DIM’s first setback against a Bolivian team in the club’s history. Previously, El Poderoso had faced 31 de Octubre de La Paz and Bolívar, achieving favorable results. Against the first, in the 1967 edition of the Copa Libertadores, they obtained resounding victories of 3-0 and 2-1. While against Bolívar, in that same edition of the continental tournament, they won 2-0 at the Atanasio and drew 1-1 in La Paz.
Therefore, the urgency of victory goes beyond ensuring direct qualification to the round of 16. It is an opportunity to erase the thorn of debut in the current international competition and demonstrate that the first meeting was just a setback.
The red fans once again obliged the club, aware of the fundamental role that their encouragement plays in the team’s performance and that is why the players finished practice with their hearts recharged with love and energy.
