Football rivalries in Chile


There are several football rivalries amongst clubs in Chile.

Super Clásico

vs Universidad de Chile
The rivalry between Colo Colo and Universidad de Chile is the biggest invention in Chile, because the real rival of Colo Colo was Magallanes and since Magallanes went down to second division in the 70's, the press looked for a new rival for Colo Colo. It was first played in 1938.

Clásico Universitario (The Varsity Derby)

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.
The first professional match was in 1937, although Universidad Católica had defeated Universidad de Chile more often when they had met as amateur sides. The biggest goal difference in a match was Universidad Católica 5:0 Universidad de Chile, but Universidad de Chile.

Colo Colo–Universidad Católica

vs. Universidad Católica

Colo Colo–Cobreloa

vs. Cobreloa

Clásico Aconcagüino

vs. Trasandino de Los Andes

Clásico del Norte (Northern Derby)

vs. Deportes Iquique

Clásico Penquista

vs. Fernández Vial

Clásico Provincial / Clásico del Interior (Provincial Derby / Inland Derby)

vs. Unión La Calera

Clásico de Colonias (Diaspora Derby)

vs. Palestino vs. Audax Italiano
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 and all three clubs have a long history of rivalry. All three teams are based in Santiago.

Clásico Porteño (The Seaport Derby)

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 match was played in 1916.
The rivalry between the two teams is evident. Over the last few years Everton started to display a more colourful game play and with a big financial input from the local authorities, they brought new players which helped them win the most recent derbies. One of the most notable games was on 29 September 2013, after 5 players were sent off, Wanderers eventually winning 3-0; it was described as one of the bloodiest matches seen so far.

Clásico Metropolitano (Metropolitan Derby)

vs. Deportes Magallanes
Contested by Santiago Morning and Deportes Magallanes, two teams which were very successful upon their inception and the beginning of Chilean football history, and are one of the oldest clubs in the country. The rivalry is one of the oldest in the country.

Clásico del Cobre (Copper Derby)

vs Cobresal
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.

Clásico del Maule

vs. Curicó Unido

Clásico Chorero

vs. Naval de Talcahuano

Clásico del Sur (Southern Derby)

vs. Deportes Provincial Osorno

Clásico del Desierto (Desert Derby)

vs Cobreloa

Clásico de la Cuarta Región

vs. Coquimbo Unido
Club de Deportes La Serena is associated with the upper class while Coquimbo Unido is considered a traditionally a club of the working class.

Huaso derby

vs O'Higgins