Football rivalries in Chile
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Super Clásico
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
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
Colo Colo–Cobreloa
Clásico Aconcagüino
Clásico del Norte
Clásico Penquista
Clásico Provincial
Clásico de Colonias
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
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]