Millonarios

Club Deportivo Millonarios, commonly referred to as Millonarios, is a professional football club based in Bogotá, Colombia. The club was founded on 8 September 1946 by a group of businessmen, and it quickly established itself as one of the most successful and popular teams in Colombian football. Millonarios plays its home matches at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, which holds approximately 40,700 spectators and is located in the Santa Fe district of Bogotá.

Since its founding, Millonarios has been a dominant force in the Categoría Primera A, Colombia’s top flight. The club has won the league championship 18 times, with titles spanning from its early dominance in the 1940s and 1950s to more recent successes in the 2010s and 2020s. Additionally, Millonarios counts numerous domestic cup victories, including the Copa Colombia and the Superliga. Internationally, the club has represented Colombia in various editions of the Copa Libertadores, achieving its best continental performance by reaching the semi-finals on several occasions.

The team’s colors are red and white, which feature prominently on its kits. Millonarios has cultivated a fierce rivalry with Santa Fe, known as the Bogotá derby, which is one of the most intense domestic rivalries in Colombian sport. The club’s supporters, known as "Los Millonarios," are a passionate fan base that contributes to the club’s vibrant culture.

Notable players who have graced Millonarios include former national team captain Carlos Gracia, prolific striker Zé Luis, and Colombian legend Pedro Calvo. The club's youth academy has also produced talents who have gone on to play for prominent clubs across Latin America and Europe.