Match Summary
Junior defeated Atletico Nacional 3:1. The match was played in Primera A 2022. Goals were scored by L. González 16′, Jefferson Duque 37′, C. Esparragoza 45′, E. Cetré 90′ (pen.). 8 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Junior had 56% possession while Atletico Nacional held 44%. Junior had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for Atletico Nacional. Junior made 5 substitutions, Atletico Nacional made 5. VAR was involved: Red card cancelled (Fredy Hinestroza 66′), Card upgrade (Kevin Mier 78′), Penalty awarded (Daniel Rosero Valencia 89′).
Match Events
Key match events between Junior and Atletico Nacional — 4 goals and 9 cards recorded during the match.
assist: W. Pacheco
assist: D. Pabón
assist: C. Valencia
Penalty
Match Statistics
Junior had 56% possession against Atletico Nacional's 44%. Junior registered 11 shots (4 on target) while Atletico Nacional managed 11 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 18–8.
Lineups
Junior lined up in a 3-5-1-1 formation under J. Real, while Atletico Nacional deployed a 4-2-3-1 under H. Herrera.
Defensive Solidity
Junior deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Atletico Nacional'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
Junior field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Atletico Nacional'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
Junior start 2 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, Junior have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Atletico Nacional show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Junior and Atletico Nacional have met 4 times — Junior won 3, Atletico Nacional won 0, 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 (8 for the home side, 5 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