Clásico Tapatio: 1958 Title Match

Lore & Background

Guadalajara won its first championship during the 1956 season due to a last-minute header scored by Salvador Reyes. This was part of the era known as 'El Campeonísimo', considered one of the finest teams in Mexican football history. The team won seven league championships, two cups, three CONCACAF titles and seven Champion of Champions titles, and was the only team in Mexico's football history to win four league championships in a row, during the 1958–59, 1959–60, 1960–61, and 1961–62 seasons.

Reader's Guide

The Clásico Tapatío is the rivalry between Guadalajara and Atlas, one of the oldest and fiercest rivalries in Mexican football. It originated from the competitiveness and socioeconomic differences of the clubs. Guadalajara's first championship in the 1956 season was a key moment in the club's history, solidifying its status in Mexican football.

Did You Know?

• The club holds the league record for the longest winning streak at the beginning of a season, with eight consecutive wins in the Bicentenario 2010.
• According to a 2016 study, Guadalajara was the most popular Mexican club, with 44.2% of supporters in the country.
• In 2020, Forbes estimated the club was the most valuable of the league, worth approximately $311.5 million.