Nacional Standings 2026/27: 3rd place, 8 pts · Form & AI Preview
Nacional sit 3rd in the Copa Libertadores table on 8 points. Their last 5 matches: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Most recent result: 1-2 against Tigre. Top scorer: Maximiliano Gomez with 3 goals.
Position in the table
Nacional are 3rd of 4 teams in the Copa Libertadores table on 8 points, 2 points behind leaders Coquimbo.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coquimbo | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 10 | L W W L W |
| 2 | Deportes Tolima | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 8 | D L W W L |
| 3 | Nacional | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 8 | W D L L W |
| 4 | U. de Deportes | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 6 | D D L W L |
Season story
Nacional are 3rd in the Copa Libertadores table on 26 points, inside the top four. At home: 11 wins, 2 draws, 6 defeats from 19 matches (33-18); away: 9 wins, 2 draws, 6 defeats from 17 (24-24). Last match: 2-1 away at Danubio on 1 Nov (win).
Season summary
| P / W / D / L | 6 / 2 / 2 / 2 |
| GF / GA / GD | 7 / 9 / -2 |
| Points per match | 1.33 |
| Goals per match | 1.17 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.50 |
| Win rate | 33% |
Nacional have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 2 of 6 matches this season, scoring 7 and conceding 9 (goal difference -2). That is 1.33 points and 1.17 goals per match.
Home / away performance
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 3/4 |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3/4 |
Nacional have taken 7 points from 3 home matches (3rd in the home table) and 1 points from 3 away matches (3rd in the away table).
Season metrics
| Metric | Value | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.17 | 2nd of 4 teams |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.50 | 4th of 4 teams |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 3rd of 4 teams |
| Failed to score | 2 | 1st of 4 teams |
| Matches over 2.5 goals | 50% | 2nd of 4 teams |
| Both teams scored | 50% | 1st of 4 teams |
| Corners (per match) | 5.6 (5 matches) | 3rd of 4 teams |
| Shots (per match) | 9.6 (5 matches) | 3rd of 4 teams |
| Shots on target (per match) | 4.2 (5 matches) | 2nd of 4 teams |
| Possession | 41% (5 matches) | 4th of 4 teams |
| Yellow cards (per match) | 2.00 (5 matches) | 1st of 4 teams |
| xG (per match) | 0.81 (5 matches) | 2nd of 4 teams |
| xG against (per match) | 0.95 (5 matches) | 2nd of 4 teams |
Form and streak
| Date | Opponent | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | Tigre | 2-1 | W | |
| Home | Tigre | 0-3 | L | |
| Home | Coquimbo | 1-0 | W | |
| Home | U. de Deportes | 0-0 | D | |
| Away | Deportes Tolima | 0-3 | L |
Last 5 matches: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 defeats (7 points), 3 goals scored and 7 conceded.
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Recent Results
Squad
| No | Player | Pos | Age | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Juan Bianchi | G | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Alexis Martin | G | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Luis Mejia | G | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Ignacio Suarez | G | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Emiliano Ancheta | D | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Francisco Calvo | D | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Camilo Candido | D | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Sebastian Coates | D | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Nicolas Martirena Torres Gaston | D | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| 37 | Luciano Rodriguez | D | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Nicolas Rodriguez | D | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Agustin Rogel | D | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Tomas Viera | D | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Luciano Boggio | M | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Ruben Botta | M | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Alexander Dos Santos | M | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 56 | Ignacio Garcia Lantean Juan | M | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 39 | Luciano Gonzalez | M | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | Rodrigo Martinez | M | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Benjamin Nunez | M | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Lucas Rodriguez | M | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Santiago Silva | M | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 36 | Bruno Zuculini | M | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Alexander dos Santos | M | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Tiziano Correa | A | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 77 | Nahuel Gelos | A | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Maximiliano Gomez | A | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Alejandro Martinez | A | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Pavel Nunez | A | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Joaquin Silvera Cabo Maximiliano | A | 29 | 0 | 0 |
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximiliano Gomez | Nacional | 3 |
| 2 | Sebastian Coates | Nacional | 2 |
Club profile
| Founded | 1899 |
| Stadium | Estadio Gran Parque Central |
| City | Montevideo |
| Capacity | 34,000 |
| Manager | Jorge Bava |
Nacional were founded in 1899 and play home matches at Estadio Gran Parque Central in Montevideo (capacity 34,000). The manager is Jorge Bava.
Recent transfers
| Arrivals | From | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Martinez | Talleres Cordoba | Loan | 31.08.2026 |
| Nahuel Gelos | Miramar | Loan | 31.08.2026 |
| Axel Mendez | CA Cerro | Loan | 25.08.2026 |
| Departures | To | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan De Los Santos | Al Jazira | Permanent | 27.09.2026 |
| Paolo Calione | Al Wakrah | Loan | 03.09.2026 |
| Baltasar Barcia | Albion | Loan | 31.08.2026 |
Latest arrivals: Alejandro Martinez (Talleres Cordoba, Loan), Nahuel Gelos (Miramar, Loan), Axel Mendez (CA Cerro, Loan). Latest departures: Juan De Los Santos (Al Jazira, Permanent), Paolo Calione (Al Wakrah, Loan), Baltasar Barcia (Albion, Loan).
Honours
| Competition | Won | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Liga AUFUruguay | 37 | 2022 |
| Super CopaUruguay | 3 | 2025 |
| CONMEBOL LibertadoresSouth America | 3 | 1988 |
| CONMEBOL RecopaSouth America | 1 | 1989 |
The club has 44 recorded honours; the most frequent is the Liga AUF (37 times, most recently 2022).
Season fixtures
Copa Libertadores 2026/27 fixtures: 36 matches, 36 played.
| Date | Opponent | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | Boston River | 2-1 | W | |
| Home | Racing Montevideo | 1-1 | D | |
| Away | Progreso | 1-0 | W | |
| Home | Penarol | 0-1 | L | |
| Away | Juventud | 1-3 | L | |
| Home | Wanderers | 2-0 | W | |
| Away | Defensor Sp. | 1-2 | L | |
| Home | Cerro Largo | 3-0 | W | |
| Away | Montevideo City | 3-2 | W | |
| Home | Central Esp. | 0-1 | L | |
| Away | Maldonado | 2-4 | L | |
| Away | Liverpool M. | 3-1 | W | |
| Home | Danubio | 1-2 | L | |
| Away | Albion | 2-3 | L | |
| Home | CA Cerro | 4-0 | W | |
| Home | CA Cerro | 4-0 | W | |
| Away | Montevideo City | 2-1 | W | |
| Home | Albion | 1-0 | W | |
| Away | Maldonado | 0-3 | L | |
| Home | Juventud | 2-1 | W | |
| Away | Danubio | 0-0 | D | |
| Home | Wanderers | 1-2 | L | |
| Home | Progreso | 2-1 | W | |
| Home | Boston River | 1-2 | L | |
| Away | Racing Montevideo | 0-2 | L | |
| Home | Progreso | 1-0 | W | |
| Away | Penarol | 1-0 | W | |
| Home | Juventud | 2-2 | D | |
| Away | Wanderers | 1-1 | D | |
| Home | Defensor Sp. | 3-2 | W | |
| Away | Cerro Largo | 2-0 | W | |
| Home | Montevideo City | 2-0 | W | |
| Away | Central Esp. | 1-0 | W | |
| Home | Maldonado | 3-2 | W | |
| Home | Liverpool M. | 0-1 | L | |
| Away | Danubio | 2-1 | W |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where are Nacional in the Copa Libertadores table?
- Nacional sit 3rd in the Copa Libertadores table on 8 points.
- How far are Nacional behind the leaders?
- Nacional are 2 points behind leaders Coquimbo (3rd, 8 points).
- What was Nacional's last result?
- Most recent result: 1-2 against Tigre.
- What is Nacional's recent form?
- Last 5 matches: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 defeats (7 points), 3 goals scored and 7 conceded.
- Are Nacional stronger at home or away?
- 7 points from 3 home matches (3rd in the home table) and 1 points from 3 away matches (3rd in the away table). Points per match are higher at home.
- Who is the Nacional manager?
- Nacional are managed by Jorge Bava.
- Where do Nacional play their home matches?
- Nacional play their home matches at Estadio Gran Parque Central.
Nacional articles (English)
1 article about Nacional has been published in English; the latest is from 16 Aug.