The National Clásico between Chivas and América is the most epic battle in Liga MX, a rivalry that has completely divided the country for decades. Ahead of the historic 265th matchup, the magnitude of this clash of giants is defined by its history, its goals, and its unforgettable moments.
The Goal-Scoring Masters
Finding the back of the net in this rivalry elevates players to the status of legends. The all-time lead belongs to Guadalajara, but the Águilas are hot on their heels:
- Salvador “Chava” Reyes (Chivas): All-time leading scorer with 13 goals, all scored during the “Campeonísimo’s” golden age (the 1950s and 1960s).
- Luis Roberto Alves “Zague” (América): América’s top scorer against the Rebaño with 10 goals in the 1980s and 1990s.
- José Alves “Zaguinho” (América) and Max Prieto (Chivas): Both legends left their mark with 9 goals each.
The Historical Record
Overall, the record favors América, although competition in the Liga MX regular season is extremely close.
| Match Types | América Wins | Chivas Wins | Ties | Total |
| Liga MX Only (Regular Season and Playoffs) | 69 | 65 | 61 | 195 |
| Official Matches (League, Cup, CONCACAF Champions League, etc.) | 82 | 70 | 70 | 222 |
| Total Record (Including Friendlies) | 99 | 82 | 83 | 264 |
The Biggest Humiliations
These outrageous scorelines have been etched into the history of both clubs. The all-time record belongs to Chivas, who crushed América 7-0 during the 1956-57 season—a margin that has never been surpassed. For its part, América’s biggest victory came during the 1943–44 season with a resounding 7–2 win. In the era of short tournaments, the most vivid memory for Guadalajara fans is the 5–0 victory in the 1996 Winter Tournament, led by Ramón Ramírez.
Azulcrema’s International Dominance
When the Clásico crosses Mexican borders to tournaments like the Copa Libertadores or CONCACAF, América’s dominance is absolute. In 8 official international matchups, the Águilas have advanced or won every playoff series, recording 5 wins and 1 draw, compared to just 2 victories for Chivas.
The “Final of the Century”
The Clásico reached its pinnacle during the 1983–84 season, the only time both clubs faced off directly in a league final. After a 2-2 draw in the first leg, the second leg at Estadio Azteca became legendary: América played much of the match with ten men, Héctor Miguel Zelada saved a decisive penalty kick by Eduardo Cisneros, and the Águilas won 3-1 (5-3 on aggregate) to clinch the most celebrated title in their history.
