Match Summary
Atletico Nacional defeated Independiente Medellin 5:2. The match was played in Primera A 2019. Goals were scored by J. Murillo 19′, P. Cucchi 28′, G. Cano 36′, A. Arregui 45′ (o.g.), J. Barrera 51′, H. Barcos 66′, H. Barcos 78′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Atletico Nacional had 59% possession while Independiente Medellin held 41%. Atletico Nacional had 16 shots (6 on target) compared to 14 (5 on target) for Independiente Medellin. Atletico Nacional made 3 substitutions, Independiente Medellin made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Atletico Nacional and Independiente Medellin — 7 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. Ricaurte
assist: Y. Candelo
assist: Y. Díaz
Own Goal
assist: D. Muñoz
assist: V. Hernández
assist: D. Muñoz
Match Statistics
Atletico Nacional had 59% possession against Independiente Medellin's 41%. Atletico Nacional registered 16 shots (6 on target) while Independiente Medellin managed 14 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 19–19.
Lineups
Atletico Nacional lined up in a 3-3-3-1 formation under J. Osorio, while Independiente Medellin deployed a 4-2-3-1 under A. Mendoza.
Defensive Solidity
Atletico Nacional deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Independiente Medellin's 4-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
Atletico Nacional field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Independiente Medellin's 5 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 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Independiente Medellin 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 31.0 (youngest: A. Quintana (31), oldest: A. Quintana (31)), while Independiente Medellin average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). 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. Independiente Medellin show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Atletico Nacional and Independiente Medellin have met 8 times — Atletico Nacional won 3, Independiente Medellin won 0, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Atletico Nacional leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 8 meetings. A combined 21 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.63 per match (13 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (63%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (38%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Atletico Nacional are currently unbeaten in the last 8 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–2 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (8)
API data: 24 Mar 2026