vs Universidad de Chile The rivalry between Colo Colo and Universidad de Chile is the biggest invention in Chile, because the real rival of Colo Colo was Magallanes and since Magallanes went down to second division in the 70's, the press looked for a new rival for Colo Colo. It was first played in 1938.
vs Universidad Católica This match, which represents the oldest derby in Chile, between the football teams of Universidad de Chile and Universidad Católica, that represent two of the most important universities and football teams in the country. Originally University clubs, they turned professional in the 1930s and kept their amateur names. The first professional match was in 1937, although Universidad Católica had defeated Universidad de Chile more often when they had met as amateur sides. The biggest goal difference in a match was Universidad Católica 5:0 Universidad de Chile, but Universidad de Chile.
vs. Palestino vs. Audax Italiano There are three traditional rivals: Unión Española, founded by Spanish immigrants; Palestino, a team founded by members of the Palestinian diaspora living in Chile; and Audax Italiano, which originated from their local Italian counterpart, hence the name of the derbies. Unión Española is also the second oldest club of the Primera División Chilena with 113 years and all three clubs have a long history of rivalry. All three teams are based in Santiago.
Clásico Porteño (The Seaport Derby)
vs. Everton It is played between Santiago Wanderers of Valparaiso, and Everton of Viña del Mar. It is the oldest derby in Chile. The first match was played in 1916. The rivalry between the two teams is evident. Over the last few years Everton started to display a more colourful game play and with a big financial input from the local authorities, they brought new players which helped them win the most recent derbies. One of the most notable games was on 29 September 2013, after 5 players were sent off, Wanderers eventually winning 3-0; it was described as one of the bloodiest matches seen so far.
Clásico Metropolitano (Metropolitan Derby)
vs. Deportes Magallanes Contested by Santiago Morning and Deportes Magallanes, two teams which were very successful upon their inception and the beginning of Chilean football history, and are one of the oldest clubs in the country. The rivalry is one of the oldest in the country.
Clásico del Cobre (Copper Derby)
vs Cobresal Two teams associated with the copper rich regions and the industry Cobreloa and Cobresal contest the derby since the late 70's, when the clubs were founded.
