The Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez is a stage for the practice of soccer and athletics in Barranquilla, Colombia. It was inaugurated on May 11, 1986, replacing the Romelio Martínez stadium as the main stage for soccer practice and as the headquarters of Atlético Junior. The Metropolitan is also the headquarters of the Colombian National Team for its home matches for the World Cup qualifiers. The National Team has qualified five of the six times that this stadium has hosted the playoffs. Contains Night Animation!