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Lucas González, Amaranto Perea, and a New Millonarios Mark the Start of the Colombian League
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Lucas González, Amaranto Perea, and a New Millonarios Mark the Start of the Colombian League

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Colombian league begins its new season with new coaching projects and team strategies.
  • Atlético Nacional's new coach Lucas González will have to wait to debut as his match is postponed.
  • Millonarios aims to reinvent itself after Radamel Falcao García's departure, while Junior defends its title.

The Colombian league kicks off its new season this Friday, featuring the debut of new sporting projects. Lucas González takes the helm at Atlético Nacional, aiming to restore the team's prominence, though his official start is delayed due to a postponed match. Meanwhile, Millonarios faces a significant transition following the departure of star player Radamel Falcao García.

The team will rely on striker Andrey Estupiñán to lead the attack and have bolstered their defense with experienced goalkeeper Javier Burrai. Independiente Medellín also begins a new era under coach Luis Amaranto Perea, who previously served on the national team's coaching staff. América de Cali seeks to regain its footing as it visits Internacional de Bogotá.

Defending champions Junior will aim to start their title defense on a strong note against Tolima. Independiente Santa Fe, fresh off a Copa Sudamericana playoff win, will also begin their league campaign. The league schedule includes matches across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with one game postponed.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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