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Nacional Edges Bahia in Thrilling Libertadores Clash
Salvador, Brazil – Club Nacional de Uruguay defeated Bahia 3-1 in a thrilling CONMEBOL Libertadores Group Stage match (Matchday 4) at the Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova. Despite controlling 72% of possession, the Brazilian side couldn’t contain the Uruguayan’s efficiency.
Jean Lucas put Bahia ahead in the 47th minute, assisted by Willian José. However, Nacional responded with goals from L. Morales (57′) and N. López (69′), the latter assisted by L. M. Villalba Jaume. A fourth goal from J. Millán (86′), also assisted by L. M. Villalba Jaume, secured the away victory.
The match was characterized by intensity and Nacional’s clinical finishing. Despite having less possession (28%), they outshot Bahia on target (7 to 5). Both teams played aggressively, with Bahia committing 8 fouls and Nacional 12. The referee was Yael Falcon Perez from Argentina.
Substitutions club nacional: at minute 61 D. Romero came in and J. Recoba went out., at minute 76 N. Rodriguez came in and L. Morales went out., at minute 82 Y. Rodriguez came in and C. Oliva went out.
Substitutions bahia: at minute 64 Ademir came in and Everton Ribeiro went out., at minute 84 L. Rodriguez came in and Jean Lucas went out., at minute 84 Michel Araujo came in and Erick went out., at minute 90 Rodrigo came in and Caio Alexandre went out., at minute 90 Kayky came in and Erick Pulga went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bahia
Club Nacional
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