Football Rivalries in Chile

There are several football rivalries in Chile, apart from the Superclásico

Clásico Universitario (The College Derby)

This match is between the football teams of Universidad de Chile and Universidad Católica, that represent two of the most important universities and football teams of the country. The first time that the match was played was in 1937, but before, Universidad Católica had defeated for 4-1 Universidad de Chile, in a match between student's sides. The biggest goal difference in a match was Universidad Católica 5:0 Universidad de Chile, but Universidad de Chile has won it in more occasions. The last time the match was played was in November of 2007 in the Estadio Nacional de Chile, and Universidad Católica won it 2:1, with two goals after a first of Universidad de Chile.

Clásico Porteño (The Seaport Derby)

It is played between Santiago Wanderers and Everton, and is very significant for the people of the zone, because Santiago Wanderers is from Valparaíso, and old and poor city, and Everton is from Viña del Mar, a rich and glamorous city that is few kilometres at the north of Valparaíso. This year was not good for both teams, because Santiago Wanderers was relegated of , and Everton spent a lot before the season in a good team, but at the end they could have been relegated, so the derby was important for them. In the Torneo Apertura, the teams got a draw in the Santiago Wanderers stadium of 1-1. In the Torneo Clausura, at Everton's stadium, Santiago Wanderers won 1-2, with a goal for them in the last minute after their goalkeeper saved a penalty kick.

IV Región derby

It is played by the "papayeros" (papayers), La Serena, the rich people, and the "piratas" (pirates), Coquimbo Unido, the people with more difficulties, and the context is similar to the Clásico del Puerto. This year, Coquimbo Unido was relegated.

Clásicos de Colonia (Colonies' derbies)

The three teams that represent foreign colonies in Chile, Unión Española, Audax Italiano, and Palestino play this derbies.

VII Región derby

Is played by Rangers, from Talca, and Curicó Unido, being this considerated of high risk by the authorities, because of the rivalry of "Los Marginales" and "Los Rojinegros", fans of Curicó Unido and Rangers respectively.

Other notable derbies

*Clásicos penquistas:
**Deportes Concepción vs Fernández Vial
**Deportes Concepción vs Huachipato
**Deportes Concepción vs Lota Schwager
**Deportes Concepción vs Universidad de Concepción
*Clásico del Cobre: Cobreloa vs Cobresal

Other derbies

*Unión La Calera vs San Luis
*Ñublense vs Curicó Unido
*Deportes Concepción vs Ñublense