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Puerto Plata. - Club Atlántico Fútbol is getting ready for a high-caliber match against Cibao FC this Friday at 7:00 pm at the stadium of the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in Santiago, in the opening of matchday 4 of the Dominican Republic Football League (LDF) 2025-2026.
With a squad reinforced by the arrival of the star scorer, Leonardo "El Matador" Becerra, the central defender, Julian Bustos, and a renewed mentality, the Puerto Plata team will seek to live up to its nickname of "the blue machine" against the always competitive Cibao FC in a northern classic that promises strong emotions.
With these new signings, Atlántico has demonstrated its commitment to aiming for the highest goals this season. Becerra returns to his club of origin in the LDF, with which he was the top goalscorer in the 2023 season and in his 3 seasons (2020, 2021, 2023) with the club, he scored 32 goals. He is fondly remembered for his outstanding career at Atlántico and the League. He arrives to contribute his goalscoring ability and effectiveness in the area. His ability to define and create opportunities will be vital for the team's attack.
Julian Busto, a center-back who is a defensive wall with a great ability to anticipate and a dominant aerial game, will reinforce the back line. His leadership and experience in the first division in Colombia with Boyacá Chicó FC will be crucial to maintaining the team's defensive solidity.You might be interested in:
The match against Cibao FC will not be easy. The Cibao team, one of the most decorated in the league, arrives with a solid roster and with the intention of maintaining their winning streak. The duel, loaded with history and regional rivalry, will be a test of fire for the Blue Machine and its new signings, who have the mission of bringing glory back to the club and the fans of Puerto Plata.
