Independiente Medellín is a professional football club based in Medellín, Colombia. Founded in 1913, the team is one of the oldest in the country and plays its home matches at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot, which has a capacity of over 40,000 spectators. The club's colors are red and white, and they are known by the nickname "El Poderoso de la Montaña." The team competes in the top tier of Colombian football, known as Categoría Primera A. Independiente Medellín has won multiple national championships and has a strong rivalry with Atlético Nacional, another prominent club in the city. The club also participates in international competitions, representing Colombian football on a larger stage.