Atlético
Nacional is a Colombian football team based in Medellín. They are often
called Atlético Medellin.
Nacional was the first Colombian team champion of the Copa Libertadores de
América, winning the tournament in 1989, and also finishing second in 1995.
The team has been at the top of the continental tournament seven times,
winning in 1954, 1973, 1976, 1981, 1991, 1994 and 1999.
Atlético Nacional was home to international stars like Juan Pablo Angel,
Faustino Asprilla, René Higuita, Mauricio "Chicho" Serna, Cesar Cueto among
others.
The team wears green and white vertically striped jerseys. |
