Clásico Regiomontano (Tigres vs Rayados/Monterrey)
The Clásico Regiomontano: a fierce rivalry between Tigres UANL and CF Monterrey.
The Clásico Regiomontano is the derby between Tigres UANL and CF Monterrey, the two major football clubs in the Monterrey metropolitan area, Nuevo León. It is considered one of the most heated and intensely competed rivalries in Mexican football.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Tigres uanl founded
- 1960
- Tigres home ground
- Estadio Universitario ("El Volcán")
- Monterrey home ground
- Estadio BBVA
- Institutional identity (tigres)
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL)
- Rivalry type
- City derby; local rivalry
Lore & Background
CF Monterrey is the oldest active professional club from Northern Mexico, founded in 1945. Its oldest and biggest rival is Tigres UANL of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León. The derby is known as the Clásico Regiomontano and is considered one of the most heated and intensely competed rivalries in Mexican football; both teams consistently rank among the highest in attendance and regularly feature among the most expensively assembled squads in the country.
Reader's Guide
The Clásico Regiomontano is not played weekly or near-weekly; it occurs only a few times per season (typically 2–4 times depending on tournaments).
Did You Know?
- The club's nickname 'Rayados' stems from its traditional navy blue striped uniform.
- CF Monterrey has won five Liga MX titles, three Copa MX titles, and five CONCACAF Champions League titles.
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