Atlético Tucumán facts for kids
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| Full name | Club Atlético Tucumán | |||
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| Nickname(s) | El Decano (The Dean) El Gigante del Norte (The Northern Giant) |
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| Founded | 27 September 1902 | |||
| Ground | Estadio Monumental José Fierro | |||
| Capacity | 35,200 | |||
| Chairman | Mario Leito | |||
| Manager | Diego Erroz | |||
| Coach | Facundo Sava | |||
| League | Primera División | |||
| 2023 | 11th | |||
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Club Atlético Tucumán, often called Atlético Tucumán, is a popular sports club from San Miguel de Tucumán in Tucumán Province, Argentina. While many sports are played here, the club is most famous for its exciting football (soccer) team.
The football team currently competes in the Primera División. This is the top football league in Argentina. Besides football, the club also offers other activities. These include basketball, chess, field hockey, handball, futsal, and karate.
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Club History: Atlético Tucumán's Journey
How Atlético Tucumán Started
Atlético Tucumán was founded on September 27, 1902. This makes it the oldest football club in the Tucumán province! Important people like Agenor Albornoz, José Fierro, and three English brothers (Cecil, Claude, and Percy Hill) helped start the club.
Playing in Argentina's Top League
The team has played many seasons in the Primera División. They had a great run from 1973 to 1981. Their best performance in this league was in 1979. They made it all the way to the semi-finals of the Torneo Nacional tournament.
Climbing the Ranks: Promotions
In 2008, Atlético Tucumán moved up to the Primera Nacional, which is Argentina's second division. They did this by beating Racing de Córdoba. Just one year later, in 2009, they achieved another promotion! They won the B Nacional tournament and returned to the Primera División. This was a fantastic achievement for the club.
Playing on the Big Stage: Continental Tournaments
First Taste of International Football (2017)
In 2016, Atlético Tucumán finished 5th in the Primera División. This amazing result allowed them to play in the 2017 Copa Libertadores. This was their first time ever playing in a big international club competition!
They started in the second stage and beat Ecuadorian club El Nacional 3–2. This match was quite famous because the club had to use the Argentina national team's kit to play! In the next stage, they beat Colombian club Junior by the same score. This win sent them to the group stage.
In the group stage, they finished 3rd. This meant they moved to the Copa Sudamericana. They entered this competition in the second stage. They beat Bolivian club Oriente Petrolero 6–2. However, they were later knocked out by fellow Argentine club Independiente. Independiente went on to win the tournament that year.
Reaching the Copa Argentina Final (2017)
Atlético Tucumán also made history in the 2016–17 Copa Argentina. They reached the final for the very first time! They beat several strong teams along the way, including Independiente (who had beaten them in the Copa Sudamericana). In the final on December 9, 2017, they played against River Plate. River Plate won 2–1. Even though they lost, reaching the final meant they qualified for the 2018 Copa Libertadores group stage.
Best International Performance (2018)
The club had its best international performance in the 2018 Copa Libertadores. They finished second in their group with 10 points. They played against teams like Club Libertad, The Strongest, and Peñarol. In the Round of 16, they beat Atlético Nacional. This win sent them to the quarter-finals! They were eventually knocked out by the defending champions, Gremio.
Rivals: The Tucumán Derby
The most important match for Atlético Tucumán is the Tucumán Derby. This is a big game played against their long-time rival, San Martín. Both clubs are from the same city. San Martín is often called the Santo. Currently, San Martín plays in the Primera Nacional, which is the second division. Because of this, the derby sometimes isn't played for a while when the teams are in different leagues.
Stadium: Monumental José Fierro
Atlético Tucumán plays its home games at the Estadio Monumental José Fierro. This stadium was built in 1922 by Spanish architect José Graña. It first opened on May 21, 1922. It was originally called "Grand Stadium" because it was the biggest stadium in northern Argentina.
The stadium was later named Monumental "José Fierro" to honor the club's second president, Jose Fierro. It was the first stadium in Tucumán Province to have a roof and a superior stand. The building is made of concrete.
The stadium is located in the northern part of San Miguel de Tucumán. After upgrades, it can now hold up to 32,500 people.
Honours: What Atlético Tucumán Has Won
National Titles
League Championships
- Primera B Nacional (2): 2008–09, 2015
- Torneo Argentino A (1): 2007–08
- Torneo del Interior (1): 1986-87
National Cups
- Copa de Campeones de la República Argentina (1): 1959–60
Regional Titles
- Federación Tucumana (21): 1920, 1921, 1924, 1927, 1930, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1942, 1951, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1972, 1973, 1975
- Liga Tucumana (7): 1977, 1978, 1979, 1983, 1986, 2003, 2016
- Torneo de Competencia (8): 1926, 1939, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1951, 1953, 1957
- Campeonato de Honor (13): 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1944, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1963
See also
In Spanish: Club Atlético Tucumán para niños
