description Clásico Paisa Overview
The Clásico Paisa is a major association football rivalry in Colombia contested between Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín. The derby represents a cultural divide in the city of Medellín, with Atlético Nacional traditionally wearing green and Independiente Medellín sporting red. Their initial professional championship meeting occurred in 1948 during the early days of organized Colombian football. The fixture remains one of the most fiercely contested and widely watched sporting events in the nation.
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Who plays in the Clásico Paisa, and how can I tell the teams apart?
It is the Medellín derby between Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín. Nacional traditionally wears green, while Medellín is associated with red and blue ([club history](https://atlnacional.com.co/historial-ante-medellin/)).
When was the first Clásico Paisa?
The first recorded derby was played on September 12, 1948. Independiente Medellín beat Atlético Municipal, the name Atlético Nacional used at the time, 3-0.
Which stadium hosts the Clásico Paisa?
The derby is usually played at Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Medellín. Both Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín use the venue as a home ground.
Has the Clásico Paisa decided a league title?
Yes. The teams met in the 2004 Apertura final, where Independiente Medellín won the two-leg series after a 2-1 first-leg victory and a 0-0 return draw.
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