1. Introduction
Club América and Deportivo Toluca F.C. are two of the most successful football clubs in Mexico. They have a combined total of 22 league titles, with América winning 13 and Toluca winning 9. Their rivalry is intense, with both teams’ supporters considering the other as their biggest enemy. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at their rivalry’s timeline and examine the significant moments that have defined it.
2. The Beginnings of the Rivalry
The rivalry between Club América and Deportivo Toluca F.C. began in the 1950s. Toluca was founded in 1917, while América was founded in 1916, making them two of the oldest football clubs in Mexico. However, they didn’t start playing each other regularly until the 1950s when they both joined the Mexican professional league.
3. Early Meetings
The early meetings between the two teams were often close, with neither side establishing dominance. However, América had the upper hand in the first few years, winning five of the first ten games they played against Toluca. The first time the two teams met in the playoffs was in 1962, with América advancing to the final after winning 3-1 on aggregate.
4. 1980s: The Golden Age of the Rivalry
The 1980s saw the rivalry between Club América and Deportivo Toluca F.C. reach new heights. Both teams were among the best in the country and regularly competed for the league title. The first memorable clash between the two teams in the 1980s was in the 1984 final. Toluca won the first leg 3-0, but América won the second leg 4-1, giving Toluca their first-ever league title on aggregate.
In 1985, the two teams met in the playoffs once again. This time, América came out on top, winning 4-2 on aggregate to advance to the final. However, Toluca got their revenge in the 1986 playoffs, winning 3-1 on aggregate to advance to the final.
5. 1990s: A Decade of Dominance for América
The 1990s saw Club América establish dominance over Deportivo Toluca F.C. The two teams met in the playoffs six times in the decade, with América winning all six encounters. The most memorable clash between the two teams in the 1990s was in the 1990 final. América won the first leg 3-0 and held on to a 1-1 draw in the second leg to win the title.
