Football rivalries in Chile

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There are several football rivalries amongst clubs in Chile.

## Super Clásico

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Main article: Chilean football derby

Colo Colo vs Universidad de Chile

The rivalry between Colo Colo and Universidad de Chile is the biggest in Chile. It was first played in 1938.[1]

## Clásico Universitario

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Main article: Clásico Universitario

Universidad de Chile vs Universidad Católica

This match, which represents the oldest derby in Chile, between the football teams of Universidad de Chile and Universidad Católica, that represent two of the most important universities and football teams in the country. Originally University clubs, they turned professional in the 1930s and kept their amateur names.[2]

## Colo Colo–Universidad Católica

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Main article: Colo Colo–Universidad Católica rivalry

Colo Colo vs. Universidad Católica

## Colo Colo–Cobreloa

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Main article: Colo Colo–Cobreloa rivalry

Colo Colo vs. Cobreloa[3][4][5][6][7]

## Clásico Aconcagüino

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Unión San Felipe vs. Trasandino de Los Andes[8][9]

## Clásico del Norte

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San Marcos de Arica vs. Deportes Iquique[10]

## Clásico Penquista

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Deportes Concepción vs. Fernández Vial[11]

## Clásico Provincial

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San Luis de Quillota vs. Unión La Calera[12]

## Clásico de Colonias

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Unión Española vs. Palestino vs. Audax Italiano[13][14]

There are three traditional rivals: Unión Española, founded by Spanish immigrants; Palestino, a team founded by members of the Palestinian diaspora living in Chile; and Audax Italiano, which originated from their local Italian counterpart, hence the name of the derbies. Unión Española is also the second oldest club of the Primera División Chilena with 113 years (behind Santiago Wanderers with 118 years) and all three clubs have a long history of rivalry. All three teams are based in Santiago.[13][14]

## Clásico Porteño

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Santiago Wanderers vs. Everton

It is played between Santiago Wanderers of Valparaiso, and Everton of Viña del Mar. It is the oldest derby in Chile. The first official match was played in 1944 with a 2-0 win for Everton.[15]

One of the most notable games was on 30 April 1950, when Everton defeated Wanderers with a record derby victory of 17-0, being the highest scoreboard in any Chilean football match to this day.[16]

## Clásico del Cobre

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Two teams associated with the copper rich regions and the industry Cobreloa and Cobresal contest the derby since the late 70's, when the clubs were founded.[17]

## Clásico del Maule

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Rangers de Talca vs. Curicó Unido[18][19][20][21]

## Clásico Chorero

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Huachipato vs. Naval de Talcahuano[22][23]

## Clásico del Sur

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Puerto Montt vs. Provincial Osorno[24]

## Clásico del Desierto

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Deportes Antofagasta vs Cobreloa[25]

## Clásico de la Cuarta Región

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La Serena vs. Coquimbo Unido[26]

## Clásico Huaso

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Rangers de Talca vs O'Higgins[27]

## Clásico de Independencia

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Unión Española vs Universidad Católica

## References

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1. ^ "Rivalries: Colo Colo Vs Universidad de Chile". Classic Football. FIFA. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
2. ^ Marín, Edgardo (1995). "Centenario historia total del fútbol chileno : 1895-1995; 1908-1909 Las universidades abren su historia" (PDF). Editores y Consultores REI. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2013-10-29.
3. ^ "10 recordados clásicos entre Cobreloa y Colo colo". Archived from the original on 2015-05-01. Retrieved 2015-04-19.
4. ^ "Colo Colo comienza la búsqueda de la estrella 30 con un clásico ante Cobreloa | Deportes | LA TERCERA". www.latercera.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-28.
5. ^ "Clausura: Colo Colo vive Clásico ante Cobreloa y la U recibe a Iquique". Archived from the original on 2015-05-01. Retrieved 2015-04-19.
6. ^ https://www.ferplei.com/2013/10/eduardo-gamboa-dirigira-el-clasico-entre-colo-colo-y-cobreloa/ [dead link]
7. ^ http://www.diarioantofagasta.cl/deportes/3329 [dead link]
8. ^ "San Felipe y la Calera igualan en el "clásico aconcagüino"". Archived from the original on 2015-04-19. Retrieved 2015-04-19.
9. ^ "El Aconcagua Diario Digital". www.elaconcagua.cl. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
10. ^ "Martínez y clásico del norte ante Deportes Antofagasta: "Será una final que ganaremos de local"". 15 April 2015. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
11. ^ "Archived copy". www.elsur.cl. Archived from the original on 13 February 2009. Retrieved 12 January 2022.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
12. ^ "San Luis de Quillota » Clásico Provincial en el Fútbol Joven" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-04-19.
13. ^ a b "Unión Española y Audax Italiano Animarán Un Nuevo Clásico de Colonias". Archived from the original on 2015-01-20. Retrieved 2015-01-27.
14. ^ a b "El Clásico de colonias – Plus Fútbol". Archived from the original on 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2015-01-27.
15. ^ "Everton, Rangers and the roots of Chile". 22 November 2010. Archived from the original on 2016-04-09. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
16. ^ "EVERTON GOLEA 17-0 A SANTIAGO WANDERERS". 30 April 2015. Archived from the original on 2018-10-22. Retrieved 2018-10-22.
17. ^ "Cobreloa y Cobresal Animarán Clasico del Cobre Con Distintas Urgencias". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-04-19.
18. ^ "Rangers y Curicó no se hicieron daño en clásico de Maule » Prensafútbol". 22 March 2015. Archived from the original on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
19. ^ "Rangers y Curicó Unido no se hicieron daño en el clásico del Maule". Archived from the original on 2015-06-23. Retrieved 2015-04-19.
20. ^ "Rangers y Curicó sellan pobre empate en Clásico del Maule". 22 March 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
21. ^ "Hoy, clásico del Maule, Rangers recibe a Curicó Unido | TVMaulinos". 16 March 2015. Archived from the original on 26 July 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
22. ^ "Las 11 cosas que no puedes dejar de conocer sobre el nuevo campeón del fútbol chileno | Deportes | LA TERCERA". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-04-19.
23. ^ "5 datos que no conoces sobre el Huachipato". Archived from the original on 2015-04-27. Retrieved 2015-04-19.
24. ^ "Copa Chile trae de vuelta el clasico del sur: Provincial Osorno - Deportes Puerto Montt". 23 June 2012. Archived from the original on 26 July 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
25. ^ "Antofagasta y Cobreloa protagonizarán un nuevo "clásico del desierto"". Archived from the original on 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
26. ^ "Primera B: San Felipe acortó distancia por el liderato y la Serena se quedó con el clásico". 8 February 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-04-23. Retrieved 2015-04-19.
27. ^ "Rangers y O'Higgins se dividirán entradas para duelo del sábado en Talca | Deportes | LA TERCERA". Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2015-04-19.