Overview of the Primera Division Rivalry
Across the First Division, 195 clashes have been played, with Universidad de Chile edging ahead overall. The Blues sit at 72 wins with 279 goals, while the Crusaders have 60 victories and 259 goals. There have been 63 draws, underscoring a rivalry packed with memorable moments through the years.
There have been 174 matches at the National Stadium, where the Romantic Traveler holds 66 wins and 248 goals, La Franja has 48 wins and 217 goals, with 60 draws. The stadium walls have echoed with goals, tension, and rivalries that color a league’s history.
On August 25, 2019, the classic finished 1-1 thanks to goals from Ángelo Henríquez and Germán Lanaro. That season also produced a 3-0 home win at Las Condes on October 4, with César Pinares, Luciano Aued, and Fernando Zampedri finding the net. Those moments stand out as demonstrations of both teams’ depth and late-season form, shaping memories for fans across generations.
In the numerical record, Universidad de Chile has claimed three wins against UC since 2015 up to the arrival of Joaquín Larrivey, while the Precordillerans recorded seven victories, four draws, and this loss, counting the 2016 Super Cup and Copa Chile. The series has swung back and forth, reflecting shifts in strategy and player eras that left a mark on both squads.
Overall, across all competitions, in 244 crossings, Universidad de Chile holds 94 wins, UC 76, and there have been 74 draws. The balance across cups, leagues, and friendlies tells a story of a fierce, ongoing duel that continues to evolve with each campaign.
The figures for Copa Chile
BIGGEST HITS
Johnny Herrera
Universidad de Chile 4-0 Catholic University. November 19, 1947 and August 8, 1972. Sergio Sapo Livingstone was among the players.
Catholic University 5-0 Universidad de Chile. November 24, 1954.
Universidad de Chile 4-0 Catholic University. August 23, 1972. That year featured players like Julio Crisosto, Arturo Salah, and Fernando Carvallo.
Catholic University 4-1 Universidad de Chile. August 15, 1991. Santa Laura.
Catholic University 5-2 Universidad de Chile. November 3, 1996. Aníbal Gonzalez scored five times against the U.
Catholic University 5-2 Universidad de Chile. December 5, 1996.
Catholic University 1-4 Universidad de Chile. The U defeated the cross-town rival in the Apertura final on June 12, 2019, and claimed the championship title.
The top scorer in campus classics is the late Carlos Campos with 14 goals.
LAST DUELS IN THE NATIONAL STADIUM
- 22-11-2015: U. de Chile 2 – U. Católica 2
Goals: 60′, Patricio Rubio; 66′, Johnny Herrera, penalty (U); 82′, Mark González, penalty; 88′, Michael Rios (UC).
- 27-08-2016: U. de Chile 0 – U. Católica 3
Goals: 20′, Gonzalo Jara, own goal; 23′, Diego Buonanotte; 43′, Nicolas Castillo, penalty.
- 29-10-2017: U. de Chile 1 – U. Católica 0
Goal: 30′, David Pizarro
- 27-10-2018: U. de Chile 2 – U. Católica 0
Goals: 41′, Rafael Vaz; 78′, Jefferson Soteldo.
- 25-08-2019: U. de Chile 1 – U. Católica 1
Goals: 68′, Ángelo Henriquez (U); 30′, German Lanaro (UC).
Goals: 8′, Cesar Pinares; 49′, Fernando Zampedri; 90′, Clemente Montes
LAST DUELS IN SAN CARLOS DE APOQUINDO
Goals: 45′, Diego Buonanotte; 65′, Mauricio Pinilla
- 13-05-2018: Catholic University 1-1 Universidad de Chile
Goals: 46′ Jose Pedro Fuenzalida; 61′ Edson Puch; 68′ Duvier Riascos; 86′ Luciano Aued
- 14-04-2019: Universidad Católica 4-0 Universidad de Chile
Goals: 45’+3 Cesar Pinares; 70′ Luciano Aued; 82′ Fernando Zampedri
- 10-04-2020: Universidad Católica 3-0 Universidad de Chile
Goals: 47′ Fernando Zampedri
- 11-07-2021 Catholic University 1-0 University of Chile
Goals: 15′ Fernando Zampedri; 31′ Gonzalo Tapia; 75′ Dario Osorio