Match Summary
Junior defeated Atletico Nacional 3:2. The match was played in Primera A 2019. Goals were scored by A. Ramírez 4′, L. Narváez 10′ (pen.), T. Gutiérrez 28′, S. Hernández 36′, V. Hernández 77′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Atletico Nacional had 71% possession while Junior held 29%. Atletico Nacional had 19 shots (4 on target) compared to 5 (3 on target) for Junior. Atletico Nacional made 2 substitutions, Junior made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Atletico Nacional and Junior — 5 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: S. Lucumí
Penalty
assist: L. Narváez
assist: T. Gutiérrez
assist: B. Rovira
Match Statistics
Atletico Nacional had 71% possession against Junior's 29%. Atletico Nacional registered 19 shots (4 on target) while Junior managed 5 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 14–2. Fouls committed: 11–11.
Lineups
Atletico Nacional lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under A. Restrepo, while Junior deployed a 4-3-3 under J. Comesaña.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Atletico Nacional is —, compared to 6.50 for Junior. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Atletico Nacional's highest-rated starter is —, while Junior's best-rated player is R. Pérez (6.50).
Defensive Solidity
Atletico Nacional deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Junior's 4-man backline averaging 6.50. 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
Atletico Nacional field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Junior's 3 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
Atletico Nacional start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Junior 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.
Age & Experience
The average age of Atletico Nacional's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Junior average 33.5 (youngest: V. Cantillo (32), oldest: R. Pérez (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Atletico Nacional have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Junior show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Junior
Head to Head
Atletico Nacional and Junior have met 4 times — Atletico Nacional won 0, Junior won 3, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Junior leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 13 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.25 per match (5 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Junior are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (4)
API data: 24 Mar 2026