Match Summary
Atletico Nacional defeated Independiente Medellin 3:2. The match was played in Primera A 2022. Goals were scored by L. Pons 5′, S. Gómez 38′, N. Palacio 44′, S. Gómez 61′, V. Hernández 89′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Atletico Nacional had 52% possession while Independiente Medellin held 48%. Atletico Nacional had 21 shots (10 on target) compared to 12 (3 on target) for Independiente Medellin. Atletico Nacional made 4 substitutions, Independiente Medellin made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Atletico Nacional and Independiente Medellin — 5 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. Ricaurte
assist: D. Banguero
assist: N. Palacio
assist: D. Cambindo
Match Statistics
Atletico Nacional had 52% possession against Independiente Medellin's 48%. Atletico Nacional registered 21 shots (10 on target) while Independiente Medellin managed 12 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 7–0. Fouls committed: 5–7.
Lineups
Atletico Nacional lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under P. Sarmiento, while Independiente Medellin deployed a 4-4-2 under D. González.
Defensive Solidity
Atletico Nacional deploy 4 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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Independiente Medellin's 4 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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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.
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.
Atletico Nacional
Independiente Medellin
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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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (8)
API data: 24 Mar 2026