Atletico FC began their Colombian Torneo BetPlay Dimayor campaign with a 1-2 home loss to Barranquilla FC on February 2nd, 2025. Despite taking an early lead, Atletico FC was unable to hold on, as Barranquilla FC staged a second-half comeback to snatch all three points. The home side started brightly and were rewarded with a goal from a corner in the 15th minute, sending their fans into early celebrations. Barranquilla FC grew into the game and equalized just after the hour mark with a powerful strike from outside the box. The momentum had clearly shifted, and the visitors completed the turnaround ten minutes later, capitalizing on a defensive mix-up to slot home the winner. Atletico FC pushed for a second equalizer in the dying minutes but found Barranquilla's defense organized and resilient. It was a disappointing start to the season for Atletico FC, who will feel they let a winning position slip away, while Barranquilla FC showed great character to win on the road. The Atletico manager highlighted lapses in concentration, while the Barranquilla coach commended his team's fighting spirit.