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Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba, commonly known as Godoy Cruz, is an Argentine professional soccer club based in Mendoza. Founded in 1921, the club has a rich history in Argentine football. Godoy Cruz has primarily competed in the top-tier league, Primera División, since 2006. The club's home venue is the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, which has a capacity of around 40,000 spectators. Godoy Cruz is affectionately known as "El Tomba," a nickname derived from the club's full name. The term "Tomba" refers to the indigenous people who inhabited the region of Mendoza. Although Godoy Cruz has not won any major national titles, they have achieved notable success in recent years. The club has consistently finished in the top half of the league table and has qualified for various international competitions, including the Copa Libertadores. An interesting fact about Godoy Cruz is that they have a strong youth development system, which has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for top clubs in Argentina and abroad.