Barracas Central

Barracas Central

Club Atletico Barracas Central was founded on 4 July 1904 in the Barracas neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. After spending decades in the lower divisions of Argentine football, the club achieved promotion to the Primera Division for the first time in its history in 2022, marking a landmark moment for the institution. Nicknamed 'El Guapo', Barracas Central plays its home matches at the Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia, named after the president of the Argentine Football Association. The club's remarkable rise through the divisions drew significant national attention, partly due to controversy surrounding its rapid ascent. Barracas Central has worked to build a competitive squad in the top flight and represents the broader Barracas community with pride. Their story reflects the ambition and resilience of smaller Argentine football clubs.