El Súper Clásico (The Super Classic), also known asEl Clásico (The Classic),El Clásico de Clásicos (The Classic of Classics), andEl Clásico Nacional (The National Classic), is anassociation football match between Mexican clubsClub América andGuadalajara. It is considered the biggest rivalry in Mexican football,^[2] and one of the biggest in world football.^[3][4] They are the most successful in Mexican football in terms of championships, withClub América winning 16 league titles andGuadalajara trailing them with 12. The clubs are identified by their respective histories, with Club América considered the club of the wealthy and establishment, while Guadalajara are known for exclusively fielding Mexican players, the only club in the country to do so. Both clubs are the league’s most supported, and are known for their extensive fan bases throughout Mexico and theUnited States.

It is the only derby in the world that has been showcased in two distinct continental tournaments, both theCopa Libertadores and theCONCACAF Champions Cup.

As of 13 September 2025, Club América leads the all-time head-to-head results between the two with 99 wins to Guadalajara's 81, with 82 matches ending in a draw.

The first confrontation between what are considered the two most popular teams in Mexico^[5] ended with a victory for Guadalajara with a score of 1–0.^[6] The rivalry began to flourish after the second match, whenChivas defeatedClub América with a score of 7–2 In the year of 1943. Although the huge defeat sparked embarrassment within the ranks of Club América, it was almost two decades before the rivalry became theClásico that is known today. Initially, Club América was struggling in theMexican League. Halfway through the 1957–58 tournament, Club América had only managed to win six points, placing them in last place in the overall standings. In danger of finishing lower in the standings, the club hired Fernando Marcos, a retired player and referee. By the 1958–59 tournament, Marcos had transformed the team into a contender for the title. Although Club América 's level rose, Chivas was playing tactical football that was giving them good results. After the 1957–1958 tournament, in which Club Zacatepec was crowned champions, Chivas managed to win a record six consecutive titles.

The late 1950s through the mid-1960s could be considered the best era in Chivas' history. During this time period, Chivas won the majority (7) of their eleven league titles, only interrupted twice in 1958 and 1963, by Zacatepec and Club Deportivo Oro respectively. Although Club América, or any other Mexican club for that matter, never achieved the same success in such a short period of time, an equally impressive feat is achieved much later by Club América.

Mexican football had drastically evolved by the 1980s. The period of football domination between two teams was certainly over. Although absolute parity is never achievable, competition was more evenly distributed throughout the football clubs competing in theMéxico Primera División. The 1980s is perhaps the best decade in Club América's history. Up until then, no other club had managed the incredible success of Chivas. During this time period, Club América won five titles in the course of five years. First, starting in 1984, a series of three consecutive titles, followed by two consecutive titles starting in 1988. Club América achieved what no other team has achieved in present-era Mexican football. Despite consistency from both Chivas and Club América, after Club América's glorious years and long after Chivas' golden age, the two teams have only managed to win four titles between them, two apiece.

In the second leg of the semi-finals of the 1982–83 season, players of both two teams sparked a brawl better known as "La Bronca del '83" ("The Riot of '83"), which resulted in Chivas going onto play Puebla in the final by eliminating Club América during that playoff.^[4]

The following season Club América would get to play Chivas once again in the1983–1984 final in which Club América came from behind on aggregate to defeat Chivas, in to date the only league final disputed between the two teams.

In between the seasons of 1983 through the year 2000, Club América showed dominance over Chivas recording an impressive record of only 6 losses out of 43 matches against Chivas.

One of the most memorable games played between Chivas and Club América during theClausura 2005 tournament took place on 13 March in theEstadio Azteca. The game started with a goal byPável Pardo at the 15th minute of the game. Club América would then attempt to solidify its hold on the game when, in the 38th minute,Óscar Rojas scored the second goal, capitalizing on a pass fromCuauhtémoc Blanco. During the 42nd minute of the game, with the first half about to conclude,Héctor Reynoso scored one of the most beautiful goals of his career, making the score 2–1.Francisco Palencia would score the 100th goal of his career in the 58th minute, tying the score 2–2. But Club América would again take the lead when, at the 78th minute, Pável Pardo made an excellent pass toClaudio López who didn't waste the opportunity to penetrate the gaping goal tended byOswaldo Sánchez. However, things wouldn't end there. Three minutes before the game ended, Palencia would make his 101st goal as a result of a magnificent play involvingRamón Morales andAlberto Medina. The score was tied 3–3 although Chivas attempted yet another goal that came from Palencia.

In 2007, Club América set the record for most wins in a year by defeating Chivas four times.

In 2016, Club América and Guadalajara met a record seven times between league matches (including play-offs) and their semifinalCopa MX meeting. Club América came out ahead with a note-worthy record of three victories, two draws and two defeats. In the two playoff-round meetings, Club América went undefeated against Guadalajara, with a record of two victories and two draws.

As of 14 September 2025^[7]

The record holders for matches refereeing the matches belonging toMarco Antonio Rodríguez andArmando Archundia with

• Marco Rodríguez (5)
• Armando Archundia (4)
• German Arredondo (3)
• Mauricio Morales (2)
• Francisco Chacon (2)
• Gilberto Alcala (2)
• Erim Ramirez Ulloa (2)
• Fernando Guerrero Ramirez (2)
• Paul Delgadillo (1)
• Hugo Guajardo (1)
• Jorge Antonio Perez Duran (1)
• Jose Alfredo Penaloza Soto (1)
• Cesar Arturo Ramos Palazuelos (1)

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A listing of the many footballers who have played for bothGuadalajara andClub America :

Note:On May 26, 2013,Francisco Javier Rodriguez became the first player ever in the history of Mexican football to champion with both teams. First having championed with Chivas on December 10, 2006. On December 17, 2023,Alejandro Zendejas became the second player in history to champion with both teams. First having championed with Chivas on May 28, 2017.Rodolfo Cota became the third player in the rivalry's history to champion with both clubs, first with Chivas in May 2017 and with Club América on December 15, 2024.

(*)Indicates that player has championed with both clubs

Salvador Mota –withClub América: 1942–1944 /withGuadalajara: 1944–48 ?

Carlos Iturralde –withGuadalajara: 1950–1951 /withAmerica: 1952–1956

Eduardo Garduño –withClub América: 1947–1949 /withGuadalajara: 1954–1955

Raul Cardenas –withClub América: 1959–1960 /withGuadalajara: 1967–1968

Ramiro Navarro –withGuadalajara: 1965–1968 /withClub América: 1968–69

Sergio Ceballos –withClub América: 1968–1974 /withGuadalajara: 1976–1977

Enrique Vázquez del Mercado –withGuadalajara: 1969–1972 /withClub América: 1969–1970

Ruben Cardenas –withClub América: 1970–1973 /withGuadalajara: 1974–1980

Antonio Zamora –withClub América: 1970–1973 /withGuadalajara: 1975–1978

Francisco Macedo –withClub América: 1971–1973 /withGuadalajara: 1973–1974

Albino Morales –withClub América: 1972–1973 /withGuadalajara: 1973–74

Javier Sánchez Galindo –withGuadalajara: 1974–1975 /withClub América: 1975–1979

Javier Cárdenas –withClub América: 1978–1979 /withGuadalajara: 1979–1985

Javier Aguirre –withClub América: 1979–1984 /withGuadalajara: 1987–1993

Carlos Hermosillo –withClub América:1st run in 1983–1989,2nd run in 1999–2000 /withGuadalajara: 2001

Ricardo Peláez –withClub América:1st run in 1985–1987,2nd run in 1997–1998 /withGuadalajara: 1998–2000

Luis Manuel Díaz –withGuadalajara: 1983–1987 /withClub América: 1991–1992

Pedro Pineda –withGuadalajara: 1991–1992 /withClub América:1st run in 1992–1995,2nd run in 1996–1997

Gerardo Silva –withGuadalajara: 1990–1993 /withClub América: 1993–1994

Luis García –withClub América: 1995–1997 /withGuadalajara: 1998–1999

Oswaldo Sánchez –withClub América: 1996–1999 /withGuadalajara: 1999–2006

Ignacio Hierro –withClub América: 1997–1999 /withGuadalajara: 1999–2000

Damián Álvarez –withGuadalajara: 1998 /withClub América: 1998–2000

Gustavo Napoles –withGuadalajara:1st run 1995–1998,2nd run 2000–2002 /withClub América: 1999

Ramón Ramírez –withGuadalajara:1st run 1994–1998,2nd run 2002–2004 /withClub América: 1999

Joel Sánchez –withGuadalajara:1st run 1993–1999,2nd run 2001–2003 /withClub América: 1999–2000

Jesús Mendoza –withGuadalajara: 1999–2000 /withClub América:1st run 2000–2002,2nd run 2003–2005

Manuel Rios –withGuadalajara: 1998–2000 /withClub América: 2002

Alejandro Nava –withGuadalajara:1st run 2000,2nd run 2001–2002 /withClub América: 2002

Alvaro Ortiz –withGuadalajara: 1999–2000 /withClub América: 2002–2005

Christian Ramírez –withClub América: 2003–2004 /withGuadalajara: 2005–2006

Oribe Peralta –withGuadalajara: 2005 (loan), 2019–2021 /withClub América: 2014–2019

Edoardo Isella –withGuadalajara: 2000–2001 /withClub América: 2008

Luis Alonso Sandoval –withGuadalajara: 2002–2005 /withClub América: 2010

Luis Ernesto Perez –withClub América: 2007 (loan) /withGuadalajara: 2012–2016

Rafael Marquez Lugo –withClub América: 2008 /withGuadalajara: 2012–2015

Francisco Javier Rodriguez –with Guadalajara: 2002–2008* /with Club América: 2013–2014*

Ángel Reyna –withClub América: 2009–2011 /withGuadalajara: 2014–2015

Alberto García Carpizo –withGuadalajara: 2014–2015 /withClub América: 2015

Jesús Molina –withClub América: 2011–2014 /withGuadalajara: 2019-2022

Fernando Rubén González –withGuadalajara: 2013–2015 /withClub América: 2019–2020

José Madueña –withClub América: 2014-2015 /withGuadalajara: 2020

Alejandro Zendejas -withGuadalajara: 2016–2018* /withClub América: 2022–***

Ricardo Marín -withClub América: 2017–2021 /withGuadalajara: 2023–

Cristian Calderón -withGuadalajara: 2020-2023 /withClub América: 2024-

Bruce El-mesmari –Club América (2023-2024),Guadalajara (2024–present)

Rodolfo Cota –Guadalajara (2015–2018)*,Club América (2024–present)*

Alan Cervantes –Guadalajara (2017–2020),Club América (2024–present)

Other special notes**In the cases ofOribe Peralta andLuis Ernesto Perez, Peralta then a player ofCF Monterrey was out on loan to Guadalajara for the 2005 edition of theCopa Libertadores playing in four matches. He did not score a single goal. In May 2014, Peralta was transferred fromSantos Laguna to Club América. The same happened withLuis Ernesto Perez in 2007, Perez was then a player forCF Monterrey but was loaned to Club América for that year's edition of the Copa Libertadores.

In the case ofÁngel Reyna, Reyna was suspended from Chivas' A squad in September 2015 due to disputes. With the firing of Jose Manuel de la Torre of whom Reyna had feuded with for some time and with the coming of Matias Almeyda, Reyna was left out of training sessions and coming matches. Reyna's contract with Chivas was officially terminated on March 9, 2016.^[9]

Several managers have led on both squads. Walter Ormeño and Oscar Ruggeri played for Club América and later managed rival Guadalajara. Luis Fernando Tena served Guadalajara as player in 1983 and later managed Club América in 2006-07. He then replaces Tomás Boy at Guadalajara in September 2019. Ricardo La Volpe (**) is the only manager to have served both squads in more than one occasion. Ignacio Ambríz became the first Mexican manager to lead in both.

György Orth –Guadalajara (1946–1949);América (1950–1951)

Walter Ormeño –Club América (1969–1970);Guadalajara (1972–1973)

Miguel Ángel López –Club América (1984–1987 & 1992–1993);Guadalajara (1989–1991)

Carlos Miloc –Guadalajara (1979–1980);Club América (1991)

Ricardo La Volpe ** –Guadalajara (1989 & 2014);Club América (1996 & 2016–2017)

Leo Beenhakker –Club América (1994–1995 & 2003–2004);Guadalajara (1996)

Oscar Ruggeri –Guadalajara (2001–2002);Club América (2004)

Ignacio Ambríz –Guadalajara (2012);Club América (2015–2016)

Luis Fernando Tena -Club América (2006-2007);Guadalajara (2019-2020)

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