Match Summary
Once Caldas defeated Atletico Nacional 2:0. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by J. Rodríguez 7′, D. Braghieri 64′ (o.g.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Once Caldas had 48% possession while Atletico Nacional held 52%. Once Caldas had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for Atletico Nacional. Once Caldas made 3 substitutions, Atletico Nacional made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Once Caldas and Atletico Nacional — 2 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Lemos
Own Goal
Match Statistics
Once Caldas had 48% possession against Atletico Nacional's 52%. Once Caldas registered 11 shots (4 on target) while Atletico Nacional managed 8 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 4–3. Fouls committed: 20–13.
Lineups
Once Caldas lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under H. Bodhert, while Atletico Nacional deployed a 4-2-3-1 under H. Herrera.
Defensive Solidity
Once Caldas deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Atletico Nacional's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Once Caldas field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Atletico Nacional's 6 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Once Caldas start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Atletico Nacional averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Once Caldas have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Atletico Nacional show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Once Caldas
Atletico Nacional
Head to Head
Once Caldas and Atletico Nacional have met 6 times — Once Caldas won 0, Atletico Nacional won 5, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Atletico Nacional leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 14 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.33 per match (2 for the home side, 12 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Atletico Nacional are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (6)
API data: 24 Mar 2026