Hugo Rodallega clarifies the tense moment he experienced against Nacional: 'Morelos was arrogant... Marino was rude'

Santa Fe was left with the bitterness of losing at home to Nacional , 1-2, on Matchday 4 of Group B in the Liga MX. The team will now look to rebound against Once Caldas this Monday.

Forward Hugo Rodallega analyzed the match's events. The striker, who scored the Cardinals' goal, is confident that the team will shake off this defeat against Once Caldas. He also discussed the incident that occurred during the on-field brawl with Alfredo Morelos , the Verdolaga's top scorer.

Mental state: "We're devastated by the result. It's not what we wanted. The idea was to win, we knew the setting was spectacular, and we went out with that intention. Unfortunately, we didn't get the three points. This is about lifting our spirits, looking at each other, and it's up to us. On Monday, we have another opportunity that will be very important. This isn't the time to get bogged down in this tough defeat."

The fans: "The morale boost was there, the desire was there. In these games where need is at the expense of the result, you desperately search for more, without clear ideas. We have to improve for Monday."

Brawl with Morelos: "What happened doesn't take us out of the game, it's part of a match between two big teams. I spoke with Morelos because he was arrogant when they were winning. We talked. He's mature, but we're in a time where we have to adapt to the rebelliousness of young players, and Marino arrived and was a bit rude and unleashed that."

At the end of the match, coach Jorge Bava reflected on the defeat. He's confident the team will bounce back for what's left.

Summary: "The early goal was very disruptive, it upsets all our tactics. We had to take more risks and look to the flanks, because that's their strength."

Lack of options: "Suddenly, we didn't have as many chances as we have in other matches; there were only two in the second half. I don't know if it was due to our inefficiency or the fact that our opponent was so tough. They played comfortably and had the result from the first minute, when they grab the ball and it's hard to take it away from them."

The home side isn't winning: "It's a tight tie, not just in the standings but in the matches themselves. It's going to be like this until the end. We have to change, try to improve, because at home we don't have the space we sometimes have on the road. We have to be calmer to control the ball."

Scarpeta: "Iván is struggling from playing every three days. We'll have to wait and see how he progresses. We've had a bad run of injuries. It's worrying given the proximity of the other game."

Virtue of Santa Fe: "We have rebellion, we rise from hard and unjust blows. And individual and collective quality."