**Medellín derby vibes in a Copa knockout — and Nacional's got the form edge here.** 🔴 Atlético Nacional are unbeaten in five (1W 3D), while DIM are scrappier at 2W 1D 2L, and the head-to-head tells the story: Nacional own this fixture 14 wins to 6 over the last 32.

Nacional are missing some teeth up front with **A. Morelos**, **E. Cardona**, and **E. Rivero** out, but they've still ground out results. DIM lost key midfielder **J. Quintero** to injury, which weakens their press. This could be a tight, tactical affair where Nacional's experience and draw-heavy form makes them slight favorites.

Key storylines:

- **C. Arango** and **J. Rodríguez** need to carry Nacional's attack without Morelos and Cardona in the mix
- DIM's **J. E. Montaño** and **J. Medina** will try to exploit any gaps in a Nacional backline built around **W. Tesillo** and **N. Parra**
- Copa knockout rules mean no room for error — expect intensity and few chances

Expected lineups:

- **Atlético Nacional**: F. Armani, M. Casco, W. Tesillo, N. Parra, A. Román, E. Cabrera, J. Campuzano, J. Rosa, J. Rodríguez, I. Poveda, C. Arango
- **Independiente Medellín**: E. Chaux, J. Mena, H. Palacios, K. Mantilla, J. Varela, D. Moreno, A. Martegani, J. Córdoba, E. Mena, J. E. Montaño, J. Medina

Prediction:

**1-0 Atlético Nacional.** They have the head-to-head edge and the recent form to edge out a scrappy Medellín side in a derby knockout.