Last update 23 October, 2024 by Alberto Llopis
Tigres and Monterrey, Felines and Striped…the Royal Classic. The match between the two teams the Mexican city of Monterrey, UANL and Rayados de Monterrey in something more than a citizen rivalry in a match in which their fans also play, considered both best fans from Mexico for many.
Known as the Felines and the Striped, His fans are considered among the most passionate in the country. And this derby, is one of the most important in Mexican football.
Who has won the royal classic more times?
Regiomontano classic (updated until October 2024)
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Foundations:
- Monterrey: 28 June 1945 (79 years)
- Tigers: 7 March 1960 (64 years)
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Clashes:
- Total meetings: 139
- Victories:
- Tigers: 49
- Monterrey: 48
- Draws: 42
- Suspended: 1
- LIGA MX: Tigers 8 – Monterrey 5
- COPA MX: Tigers 3 – Monterrey 3
- Champion champion: Tigers 4 – Monterrey 0
- RECOPA DE LA CONCACAF: Tigers 0 – Monterrey 1
- CONCACHAMPIONS: Tigers 1 – Monterrey 5
- TOTAL: Tigers 16 – Monterrey 14
*Updated to November 2024
Historical moments of the regular classic
From its first edition, The royal classic has been one of the most disputed classics in America. A notable moment occurred in 1996, when Monterrey condemned Tigres to relegation after winning the Classic, a fact that the striped fans celebrate annually. The rivalry intensified when, to remind the Tigers of their relegation, Monterrey played the song on the public address system “He went” by Laura Pausini.
Although they say that revenge is served on a cold plate and that must have been the fans of Tigres when four years after that game that condemned them to go down, endorsed a tremendous win by 6 goals to 3 to his eternal striped rival.
Memorable matches from the Clásico Regio
The rivalry between Tigres UANL and Monterrey in the Clásico Regio, He has left memorable moments in Mexican soccer, including relegations and defeats. They have been disputed so far (October of 2024) 136 parties, con 96 the MX League. Among the notable events are Monterrey's victory in 1996 that condemned Tigres to relegation, a humiliating win by Tigres 6-2 in 2004 and the first royal final in 2017, where Tigres was crowned champion. Monterrey also won the Concachampions in 2019 after beating Tigres.
The Descent Classic
A milestone in this rivalry occurred on 24 March 1996, when Tigres needed a victory to avoid relegation. Monterrey won 2-1 in a crucial duel, condemning felines to First A.
The Goleada del 'Volcano’
He 21 of August of 2004, Tigres crushed Monterrey with a shocking 6-2. Néstor Silvera and Walter Gaitán shone with doubles, while Monterrey could only score through Guillermo Franco and an own goal.
Road to the Title: Closing 2003
At the Closing 2003, Monterrey broke a drought of 17 years without championships, eliminating Tigres in the semifinals. A forceful 4-1 In the first leg he secured his place in the final, despite a defeat 2-1 in return.
End of the Opening 2017
The first royal final in the Liga MX took place in the Apertura 2017, where Tigres and Monterrey tied 1-1 in the first leg. However, Tigres managed to reverse the score with goals from Eduardo Vargas and Francisco Meza, becoming champions.
Revenge in the Concachampions
In 2019, Monterrey got its revenge by winning the Concachampions, beating Tigres in the final with an aggregate of 2-1, thus securing its place in competition history.
Top Scorers of the Clásico Regio
- André-Pierre Gignac+ – Tigers – 12 goals
- Mario Mota Souza “Bahia” – Monterrey – 11 goals
- Claudio Nunez – Tigers – 8 goals
- Walter Gaitan – Tigers – 8 goals
- Tomas Boy – Tigers – 6 goals
- William Franco – Monterrey – 5 goals
- Aldo from Nigris – Monterrey (4)/ Tigers (1) – 5 goals
- Nicolas Sanchez – Monterrey – 5 goals
- Jose Antonio Noriega – Monterrey (2)/ Tigers (2) – 4 goals
Data at 11 April 2024, +Active player.
The first goal and Iconic Players in the Clásico Regio
The first goal in a Clásico Regio was scored by Juan Ugalde Pazos in 1974. However, there was a previous classic in 1960 that ended with the rise of Monterrey, an event that was not repeated until 14 years later.
Jesús Arellano is the player who Regio Classics has played in history. With the Rayados shirt, lived 31 parties. Very closely he stayed Tomas Boy, feline idol and one of the best players in the history of the Tigers from the UANL, who played 26 defending the auriazul jacket.
Which players have played in the Clásico Regio on both teams??
There have been many players who have experienced the game from both sides, such as the international Aldo from Nigris, Antonio's brother, player who passed away in Greece in 2009 and who went through the ranks of Villarreal or the mythical “Loco” Abreu. By the way, both scored with both shirts. In short, an exciting match, one of those quotes that raise passions. An appointment that in Colgados we always follow with attention.
conclusion: An unmissable date
The Clásico Regio is not just a match; It is a celebration of soccer that raises passions between two of the best fans in Mexico. From the memorable goals to the players who have left their mark on both teams, This confrontation remains an unmissable event that we follow closely. Hanging by the Football.