Match Summary
Independiente Medellin defeated Atletico Nacional 4:3. The match was played in Primera A 2022. Goals were scored by A. Cadavid 1′, D. Cambindo 21′, D. Cambindo 29′, Jefferson Duque 35′ (pen.), L. Pons 40′, Jefferson Duque 64′ (pen.), D. Pabón 70′. 9 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Independiente Medellin had 31% possession while Atletico Nacional held 69%. Independiente Medellin had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 24 (10 on target) for Atletico Nacional. Independiente Medellin made 5 substitutions, Atletico Nacional made 3. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Dorlan Pabón 59′).
Match Events
Key match events between Independiente Medellin and Atletico Nacional — 7 goals and 10 cards recorded during the match.
assist: V. Hernández
assist: L. Pons
assist: A. Ricaurte
Penalty
assist: D. Cambindo
Penalty
assist: A. Andrade
Match Statistics
Independiente Medellin had 31% possession against Atletico Nacional's 69%. Independiente Medellin registered 9 shots (4 on target) while Atletico Nacional managed 24 (10 on target). Corner kicks: 1–5. Fouls committed: 14–10.
Lineups
Independiente Medellin lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under D. González, while Atletico Nacional deployed a 4-2-3-1 under H. Herrera.
Defensive Solidity
Independiente Medellin deploy 4 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
Independiente Medellin field 4 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
Independiente Medellin 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.
Age & Experience
The average age of Independiente Medellin's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Atletico Nacional average 28.0 (youngest: Á. Angulo (28), oldest: Á. Angulo (28)). 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, Independiente Medellin have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Atletico Nacional show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Independiente Medellin
Atletico Nacional
Head to Head
Independiente Medellin and Atletico Nacional have met 8 times — Independiente Medellin won 0, Atletico Nacional won 3, 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 (8 for the home side, 13 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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Independiente Medellin
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Drawn
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Atletico Nacional
Recent Meetings (8)
API data: 24 Mar 2026