description Clásico Regiomontano Overview
The Clásico Regiomontano is a major Mexican football derby contested between Club de Fútbol Monterrey and Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL). Representing the metropolitan area of Monterrey, the two clubs have a fierce local rivalry that was first played in 1960. Because both teams frequently compete for the Liga MX championship, the derby is widely regarded as one of the most significant in North American soccer.
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Which clubs play in the Clásico Regiomontano?
The derby is contested by CF Monterrey, commonly called Rayados, and Tigres UANL. Both clubs are based in the Monterrey metropolitan area of Nuevo León.
Where do Monterrey and Tigres play their home matches?
Monterrey play at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, while Tigres play at Estadio Universitario in San Nicolás de los Garza. Estadio Universitario is widely nicknamed El Volcán.
Why was the 2017 Liga MX final historic for the rivalry?
The Apertura 2017 final was the first Liga MX championship series contested directly by Monterrey and Tigres. Tigres won the title at Monterrey's Estadio BBVA after the two-legged final.
When was the first Clásico Regiomontano played?
The clubs first met in 1960, before Tigres became an established top-flight side. The rivalry gained its enduring Liga MX form after Tigres reached the first division in the 1970s.
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