The Avellaneda derby (Spanish: Clásico de Avellaneda) is the second-most important rivalry in Argentine football. It is contested between Independiente and Racing Club. It is the second-most important local derby, behind the Superclásico contested between Boca Juniors and River Plate, which are both based in the city of Buenos Aires. The Avellaneda derby is a major football rivalry. Both teams are very popular in Argentina, and are two of the "five big teams of Argentinian football."

History

Both clubs were founded in the early years of the 20th century, Racing on 25 March 1903 and Independiente on 1 January 1905. Independente were founded in Buenos Aires and moved to Avellaneda in 1907.

Violence

The November 26, 1961, saw the most violent game between the two clubs, the referee was forced to suspend the game for 6 minutes due to fighting amongst the players. The referee eventually sent off 4 players from each team. The game ended in a 1–1 draw. On August 13, 2006, the Avellaneda derby was abandoned after violence between the fans escalated out of control. Independiente were winning 2–0 in Libertadores de America when rioting started in the away stands. The Racing fans then started to attack the police, the game was eventually abandoned by referee Horacio Elizondo. The three points from the game were eventually awarded to Independiente.

Stadiums

The two stadiums are only a few hundred metres apart. Independiente play at the Estadio Libertadores de América, commonly known as Libertadores de América; it was originally opened on 4 March 1928. Racing Club play at the Estadio Presidente Perón, commonly known as El Cilindro; it was opened on 3 September 1950.

Statistics

Head-to-head

Matches record as of February 24, 2024:

Primera División matches

Complete list of games played in Primera División since the first derby of 1915:

Head-to-head statistics in Primera División

National cups matches

Complete list of games played in national cups:

Head-to-head statistics in National cups

International cups matches

Complete list of games played in national cups:

Head-to-head statistics in international cups

Titles by club

Independiente highlights

Racing highlights

Players for both clubs