Clásico Universitario

The Clásico Universitario is one of the most important rivalries of Chilean football and refers to any match contested between Universidad Católica and Universidad de Chile. This clásico (derby) has been recognized by FIFA as the most traditional of Chile. It is the oldest confrontation between two clubs from academic roots, as the first confrontation goes back to the University Classic of 1909.

Clásico Universitario
LocationSantiago
TeamsUniversidad de Chile
Universidad Católica
First meetingU. de Chile 2–1 U. Católica
1937 Serie B
(13 June 1937)
Latest meetingU. Católica 1–3 U. de Chile
2023 Campeonato Nacional
(11 November 2023)
Statistics
Most wins Universidad de Chile (97)
Most player appearancesMario Lepe (35)
Top scorerCarlos Campos (14)
Largest victoryU. Católica 5–0 U. de Chile
1954 Campeonato Nacional
(22 August 1954)

These two teams have played twenty championship definitions against each other (finals, semi-finals, qualifying in general), Universidad Católica has won thirteen and Universidad de Chile six.

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