 In 1930, Atlante defeated two times the Sportivo of Buenos Aires 2–1 and 3–2.And one of their more recalled feats was the 3–2 victory in 1931 over Bella Vista of Uruguay who had three players that won the first World Cup a year before in Montevideo.In the 1940s, during the final years of World War II, Atlante's Horacio Casarín began being noticed for his tremendous skill and ability, which also led him to become a major figure in the Mexico national team.