1964 Apertura – Clásico Capitalino: Cruz Azul vs. América
A rivalry between two of Mexico's 'Big Four' clubs, with América holding the edge in historical titles.
The Clásico Capitalino is a football rivalry between Club América and Cruz Azul, two of the most successful clubs in Mexican football.
Quick Facts
- Cruz azul founded
- 1927, Jasso, Hidalgo
- Club américa founded
- 1916, Mexico City
Lore & Background
América and Cruz Azul are two of the clubs that make up the 'Big Four' of Mexican football, along with Guadalajara and Pumas UNAM. América has a long-standing rivalry with Guadalajara, and also plays derbies against Cruz Azul and Pumas UNAM.
Reader's Guide
Matches between América and Cruz Azul are part of the Liga MX season. América plays its home games at Estadio Azteca.
Did You Know?
- América was founded on 12 October 1916 by college students in Mexico City.
- América has won a record sixteen league titles and seven CONCACAF Champions Cup/Champions League titles.
- América is one of the seven clubs to have never been relegated from the top division.
- The club has been owned by mass media company Televisa since 1959.
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