Atlético Nacional Medellín secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over América de Cali at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot on February 5, 2026. In a classic clash between two of Colombia's most historic clubs, Nacional came out on top thanks to a strong second-half performance. América de Cali took a surprise lead against the run of play in the first half, capitalizing on a defensive error. Nacional responded with increased intensity after the break, equalizing through a powerful header from a corner. The momentum fully shifted to the home side, and they found a winner with twenty minutes remaining, a low driven shot from the edge of the box that found the bottom corner. América pushed for a late equalizer but could not break through a resolute Nacional defense. The three points were crucial for Nacional's aspirations near the top of the table, while it was a missed opportunity for América.