Avellaneda derby
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The Avellaneda derby (Spanish: Clásico de Avellaneda) is the second-most important rivalry in Argentine football.[2][3] It is contested between Independiente and Racing Club.[4]
Quick Facts Sport, Location ...
Sport | Football |
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Location | Avellaneda |
First meeting | 9 June 1907 (Independiente 3–2 Racing) [1] |
Latest meeting | 24 February 2024 (Independiente 0–1 Racing) |
Next meeting | TBD |
Broadcasters | TNT Sports |
Stadiums | Libertadores de América (Independiente) Presidente Perón (Racing) |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 232 |
Most wins | Independiente (88) |
Top scorer | Arsenio Erico (19) |
Largest victory | Independiente 7 – Racing 0 (3 Nov 1940) Racing 7 – Independiente 4 (27 Sep 1931) |
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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."[1]