EL CLASICO DE AVELLANEDA
Independiente v Racing
One of the most local derbies anywhere in the world. Racing’s stadium is literally next door to Independiente’s, in the town of Avellaneda, just outside the Buenos Aires City boundary.
Independiente is known as El Rey de Copas (The King of Cups), because it has won 15 International Cups (including the Copa Libertadores 7 times), more than any other club in South America. Racing Club is called La Academia (The Academy) - being known for the good standard of its football. It has won the Copa Libertadores once.
