Last update 21 February, 2025 by Alberto Llopis
MANCHESTER DERBI is one of the most renowned classics in Europe, Just behind Barcelona-Madrid and the Milan Classic. Before you run to verify the ticket price, Read this full article where you will find the thousand and one reasons not to lose the meeting that faces an entire city.
The international importance of this party
Mercanter's derby is an iconic football match, One of the most emblematic confrontations of world football. In this event, Manchester United and Manchester City are measured.
Although at present the rivalry between both teams is marked, This was not always like that. Previously shared a more friendly relationship, In fact in its beginnings (1889) The two teams joined to honor twenty -three miners who had died in the city and during World War II the United played temporarily at the City Stadium due to the damage suffered in Old Trafford.
In their long career they have played 195 meetings, of which United won 80 and the City 61. All other matches ended in draws. Yes indeed, Although the balance is inclined in favor of the "red devils", The "best victories", A kind of Consuelo Award, They are all of the City. The two biggest differences were two 6-1 In favor of the "Citizens", one almost a hundred years ago, he 23 of January of 1926, and the other the 23 October 2011.
History of a passion
The rivalry between these two teams goes so far that they even had other names. The first game between Newton Heath (futuro Manchester United) And the West Gorton (futuro Manchester City) it was in 1881. These meetings are part of the history of football, which was still a sport in formation and not a discipline that moves millions. Let's think that only the television of a World FIFA can assume 2.690 millions.
At the time, Far from money briefcases, The VAR and the media controversies, Soccer was a growing passion, With a mixture of rivalry and moments of solidarity. For example, In the decade of 1960, Many city fans followed both teams.
However, The innocence of English football ended and, After World War II, The rivalry intensified. A) Yes, Mercanter's derby gradually became what it is today: A top -level competition that attracts millions of fans from all corners of the world.
The anecdote of the derby
Like so many other classics, This meeting has great historical moments and anecdotes. One of the most notable was in the season 1998-1999, when he Manchester United He won the triplet, While the City lived a crisis and descended to the Second Division, A brand that will remain forever in the club's history.
Another of the most remembered episodes was the transfer of Argentinian Carlos Tévez del United to City in 2009, which further increased the tension between both clubs. The famous poster of “Welcome to Manchester”, placed by the City, unleashed a series of comments and public disputes, With United coach, Alex Ferguson, calling City a “small club with a small mentality”.
Who dominates the marker of the city of Manchester?
Manchester United dominates the score, since of the total victories it has 80 in front of the 61 del Manchester City. However, The gap between the two teams has been shrinking Palmo in recent years, especially since the arrival of "Pep" Guardiola to the City.
Till the date, Both teams saw the faces in 195 occasions from that first game more than 100 years, When they had other names. These meetings have taken place in competitions such as the First Division/Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup y Community Shield. Although the United leads the history, The recent victories of the "Citizens" in the Premier League under the command of Guardiola generate concern among the "Red Devils".
In the last confrontation, celebrated the 15 from December to 2024, United 2-1, reaffirming its historical domain. I said. Even if you have lost in that meeting, The City continues to approach its record, What promises to keep this dispute alive for many more years.
When will the next game be?
The next 5 of April, MANCHESTER DERBI will be lived in Old Trafford, where Manchester United will receive Manchester City in a crucial duel of the Premier League. Both teams arrive with high expectations: el United, with the intention of consolidating its place among the first, and the City, seeking to maintain your domain at the top of the table.
This confrontation is not only key to the fight for the title, but also for the pride of the city. With a historical rivalry, A party full of intensity is expected, Emotions and great football quality.