Deportivo Cali earned a narrow 1-0 home win against Atletico Nacional Medellin in a major Categoría Primera A result on February 16, 2026. In a tight and tactical battle at the Estadio Deportivo Cali, a single goal was enough to separate the two Colombian giants, handing Nacional a rare defeat. The match was a tense affair with few clear-cut chances, but Deportivo Cali made the most of one of theirs, likely through a set-piece or a swift counter-attack. The victory was a huge morale booster for Deportivo Cali and their fans, proving they can compete with the league's best, while it served as a setback for Nacional's title charge. The Cali coach hailed a disciplined and united team performance, and the Nacional manager conceded his team lacked its usual sharpness in the final third.