C.A. Bella Vista facts for kids
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| Full name | Club Atlético Bella Vista | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Papales Auriblancos |
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| Founded | October 4, 1920 | ||
| Ground | Estadio José Nasazzi, Montevideo, Uruguay |
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| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Chairman | Juan Paulo Nuñez | ||
| League | Segunda División Amateur | ||
| 2019 | Segunda División, 11th (relegated) | ||
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Club Atlético Bella Vista, often called just Bella Vista, is a professional football club from Montevideo, Uruguay. They play their home games at the Estadio José Nasazzi, a stadium that can hold 10,000 fans.
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Club History
Club Atlético Bella Vista was started on October 4, 1920.
Early Years and International Tours
In 1930, the team went on a big trip. They played games in Chile, Peru, Mexico, USA, Brazil, and Cuba. Their best win on this tour was a 6–0 victory against Atlante.
Playing in the Copa Libertadores
Bella Vista has played in the Copa Libertadores several times. This is a very important football tournament for clubs in South America.
- 1981 and 1985: The club played in the Copa Libertadores in 1981 and 1985. They were in groups with other strong teams, including Peñarol from Uruguay. In both years, they were knocked out in the first round.
- 1990 League Win: In 1990, Bella Vista won the Uruguayan league championship! This big win meant they could play in the Copa Libertadores again the next year.
- 1991 and 1993: In 1991, they played against teams like Nacional (Uruguay), Flamengo, and Corinthians (Brazil). They finished last in their group. In 1993, they were in a group with Nacional again, and two teams from Ecuador. They were eliminated in the first round.
- 1999: Best Performance: After six years, Bella Vista returned to the Copa Libertadores in 1999. They played against Nacional, a Venezuelan team, and a Mexican team. They did very well, finishing third in their group and moving to the next stage. They beat Universidad Católica from Chile. In the quarterfinals, they lost to Deportivo Cali. This was Bella Vista's best performance ever in the Copa Libertadores!
- 2000: In 2000, Bella Vista played in the Copa Libertadores again. They were in a group with teams from Bolivia, Brazil, and Chile. They were eliminated in the first round.
Copa Sudamericana Appearance
In 2011, the club played in the 2011 Copa Sudamericana. This is another big South American football tournament. They were eliminated in the first round by Universidad Católica.
Club Honours
National Titles
- Primera División (Top League)
- Winners (1): 1990
- Segunda División B Nacional
- Winners (1): 2018
- Segunda División (Second Division)
- Winners (5): 1949, 1968, 1976, 1997, 2005
- Divisional Intermedia
- Winners (2): 1922, 1959
Performance in CONMEBOL Competitions
These are the results of Bella Vista in major South American club tournaments.
- Copa Libertadores: 6 times
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- 1981: First Round
- 1985: First Round
- 1991: First Round
- 1993: First Round
- 1999: Quarter-Finals
- 2000: First Round
- Copa Sudamericana: 1 time
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- 2011: First Round
Current Team Squad
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Team Managers
Voltaire García- Manuel Keosseian
- Henry López Báez
- Hugo Bagnulo (1971)
- Juan Hohberg
- Washington Etchamendi (1973–75)
- Sergio Markarián (1976–79)
- Óscar Tabárez (1980–83)
- Jorge González (Jan 1995 – Dec 95)
- Julio César Ribas (Jan 1997 – Dec 98)
Sergio Batista (Jan 2000 – Oct 00)-
Martín Lasarte (2000–01) - Ildo Maneiro (2006–08)
- Gustavo Matosas (2008–09)
- Pablo Alonso (July 2009–??)
- Diego Alonso (Sept 2011 – June 12)
- Guillermo Sanguinetti (June 2012 – Nov 12)
- Mario Carballo (Nov 2012 – Dec 12)
- Julio César Ribas (Dec 2012–)
See also
In Spanish: Club Atlético Bella Vista para niños
- Paysandú Bella Vista
