Clásico de los Pumas
A rivalry born in the 1964–65 season between two of Mexico City's Big Four clubs.
Cruz Azul and Pumas UNAM are two of the Big Four clubs in Mexican football, both based in Mexico City. Cruz Azul was founded in 1927 in Jasso, Hidalgo, and moved to Mexico City in 1971. Pumas UNAM was founded in 1954 and first played in the top division in 1962–63. Cruz Azul debuted in the top division in the 1964–65 season, and the first official match between the two clubs occurred that season.
Quick Facts
- Fixture
- Cruz Azul vs Pumas UNAM
- City
- Mexico City (CDMX)
- Cruz azul home ground
- Estadio Azul (Portales, NE CDMX)
- Pumas home ground
- Estadio Olímpico Universitario (Ciudad Universitaria, S CDMX)
- Pumas affiliation
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
- Cruz azul affiliation
- Cementos Cruz Azul (industrial/working class)
- Nature of rivalry
- Intra-city class derby; one of the few true 'same-city' rivalries in Liga MX
Reader's Guide
Cruz Azul plays its home matches at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The club competes in Liga MX, the top division of Mexican football. Pumas UNAM also plays in Liga MX. The first official match between the two clubs occurred in the 1964–65 season.
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