description Derby dell'Emilia Overview
The Derby dell'Emilia is the football rivalry between Bologna and Parma, two clubs from Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy. Their first meeting in Serie A took place in 1990, after Parma's rise to the top division. The fixture represents a regional contest between nearby cities with distinct club histories, and its significance has varied as the teams have moved between Serie A and lower levels of Italian football.
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Which teams play in the Derby dell'Emilia?
The Derby dell'Emilia is contested by Bologna and Parma. Both clubs come from Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy.
When did Bologna and Parma first meet in Serie A?
Their first Serie A meeting took place in 1990, after Parma had risen to Italy's top division. The fixture became a regional contest between nearby cities.
Why is Bologna versus Parma called an Emilia derby?
The name refers to Emilia, the northern Italian region shared by the two clubs. The rivalry is based on regional proximity as well as football competition.
What makes this rivalry different from a city derby?
Bologna and Parma are from separate cities rather than the same city. The Derby dell'Emilia is therefore a regional rivalry between two established clubs from Emilia-Romagna.
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