A Timeline of the Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC Rivalry

The Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC rivalry is one of the most intense in all of Mexican football. The two clubs first met in 1916, and have played each other over 170 times. The rivalry is so intense that the two clubs have even been forced to share a stadium on occasion.

1) A Timeline of the Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC Rivalry

The Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC rivalry is one of the most storied and intense in Mexican football. It dates back to the early days of the Mexican professional league, when the two teams were the dominant forces in the country.

The rivalry really took off in the 1970s, when the two teams met in several high-stakes matches, including the 1974 Mexican League final. Toluca won that match, but America would exact revenge in the 1977 CONCACAF Champions’ Cup final, which they won 3-2.

The two teams met again in the final of that competition in 1992, with America coming out on top once again. In recent years, the rivalry has taken on a new dimension, with both teams regularly challenging for the Mexican league title.

The most recent meeting between the two sides was in the 2018 Apertura final, which America won 3-2 on aggregate. That victory was sweet revenge for America, who had lost to Toluca in the final of that same competition just six months earlier.

With both teams once again among the leading contenders for the 2019 Clausura title, the stage is set for another epic battle between these two Mexican football giants.

2) How the Rivalry Began

The Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC rivalry is one of the most heated and intense rivalries in Mexican football. It all started back in the early 1900s when the two clubs were founded. Since then, the two clubs have been locked in a fierce battle for supremacy in Mexican football.

The first ever meeting between the two clubs was in the Mexican Primera Division in the 1916-17 season. Club America won the match 2-1. Since then, the two clubs have met a total of 175 times in all competitions. Toluca have won 73 of those matches, while America have won 65. The remaining 37 matches have been drawn.

In the early years of the rivalry, Toluca were the dominant force. They won the first four meetings between the two clubs. America’s first win came in the 1917-18 season, when they won 2-0.

The two clubs met in the final of the Mexican Primera Division in the 1918-19 season. Toluca won the match 2-1, thus becoming the first team to win the Mexican league title.

America finally got their revenge in the 1919-20 season, when they beat Toluca 3-1 in the final of the Mexican Primera Division. This was America’s first ever league title.

The two clubs met again in the final of the Mexican Primera Division in the 1928-29 season. Toluca won the match 2-1, thus becoming the first team to win the Mexican league title for a second time.

America finally got their revenge in the 1929-30 season, when they beat Toluca 3-1 in the final of the Mexican Primera Division. This was America’s second ever league title.

The two clubs met again in the final of the Mexican Primera Division in the 1943-44 season. Toluca won the match 2-1, thus becoming the first team to win the Mexican league title for a third time.

America finally got their revenge in the 1944-45 season, when they beat Toluca 3-1 in the final of the Mexican Primera Division. This was America’s third ever league title.

The two clubs met again

3) The Early Years

The early years of the Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC rivalry were marked by a series of close games and intense competition. The two teams first met in the Mexican Primera Division in the Clausura tournament of 1997 and the results were very tight. In the first game, Club America won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Pavel Pardo. The second game was a 0-0 draw.

The most important game of the early years was the semifinal of the Clausura tournament in 1998. Club America and Deportivo Toluca FC met again in a very close game that went to extra time. The game was decided by a goal from Deportivo Toluca FC in the 108th minute, which sent them to the final.

This close competition would continue in the following years, with both teams winning games against each other. However, the most important game of the early years was the semifinal of the Clausura tournament in 1998. Club America and Deportivo Toluca FC met again in a very close game that went to extra time. The game was decided by a goal from Deportivo Toluca FC in the 108th minute, which sent them to the final.

This result would mark the beginning of a very intense rivalry between these two teams, which has continued until today.

4) The First Major Meeting

The first major meeting between Club America and Deportivo Toluca FC took place on September 8, 1957. America had just been promoted to the first division while Toluca were the reigning champions. The game was played at the Estadio Azteca and ended in a 2-2 draw.

This was the start of a rivalry that has been ongoing for over 60 years. Both teams are from Mexico City and are the most successful teams in the country, with a combined total of 33 league titles. They are also the two most popular teams in Mexico, which makes their rivalry even more intense.

The two teams have met a total of 242 times, with America winning 92 of those games and Toluca winning 77. There have been 73 draws. America has scored a total of 368 goals and Toluca has scored 320.

The most recent meeting between the two teams was on April 7, 2019, in the quarterfinals of the Clausura tournament. America won the game 3-2.

The next meeting between these two bitter rivals will be sure to be just as intense as all the others. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell.

5) The Rise of Toluca

The Rise of Toluca

The Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC rivalry is one of the most heated in Mexican football. It all started back in the early days of the Mexican professional league, when Toluca were the dominant force. Club America were the up-and-comers, and the two teams met in the final of the inaugural Mexican championship in 1943. Toluca won that match 3-2, and went on to win the next four championship finals that they played in.

The tide started to turn in the late 1940s, when Club America began to assert themselves as the dominant team in the Mexican league. They won the championship in 1947, and again in 1949. Toluca responded by winning the next three championships, from 1950 to 1952.

The two teams met again in the final in 1953, with Club America coming out on top 3-1. This began a period of domination for America, who went on to win the next three championship finals that they played in. Toluca finally broke through again in 1957, winning their seventh championship.

The 1960s were dominated by Club America, who won the championship in 1960, 1961, 1963, and 1965. Toluca won titles in 1966 and 1967, but they were unable to match America’s dominance.

The 1970s were a different story, as Toluca won the championship in 1970, 1972, 1973, and 1974. Club America won titles in 1971 and 1975, but they were unable to keep up with Toluca’s success.

The 1980s were dominated by Toluca, who won the championship in 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, and 1988. Club America won titles in 1980 and 1986, but they were again unable to match Toluca’s success.

The 1990s were a period of transition for both teams. Toluca won the championship in 1992 and 1993, but they were unable to keep up their winning ways in the new decade. Club America won the championship in 1994 and 1995, but they were unable to sustain their success in the new millennium.

The 2000s were a period of rebuilding for both teams. Toluca won the championship in 2002 and 2003, but they were unable

6) America’s Resurgence

As two of Mexico’s most successful and popular teams, it’s no surprise that Club America and Deportivo Toluca FC have a long-standing rivalry. The two teams have met each other over 100 times in competitive matches, with Toluca winning 46 of those encounters, compared to America’s 39 victories.

In recent years, the rivalry has been more one-sided, with America winning five out of the last six meetings between the two teams. However, Toluca will be looking to reverse that trend when the two sides face off again in the Liga MX Apertura playoffs on Thursday.

With so much history between these two teams, let’s take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from the Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC rivalry.

The first meeting between Club America and Deportivo Toluca FC took place all the way back in 1934. America won the match 3-2, with Mexican football legend Manuel Negrete scoring the winning goal in the 89th minute.

In the 1970s, the rivalry between America and Toluca really began to heat up. In the 1974-75 season, the two teams met in the final of the Copa MX, with Toluca coming out on top after a thrilling 3-2 victory.

Just a few years later, in the 1978-79 season, Toluca once again got the better of America in the Copa MX final, this time winning 2-1.

The 1980s saw the rivalry between America and Toluca continue to grow. In the 1982-83 season, the two teams met in the final of the Mexican championship, with Toluca winning 3-2 on aggregate.

In the 1990s, the rivalry reached new heights, with the two teams regularly meeting in high-stakes matches. In the 1992-93 season, America and Toluca met in the final of the Mexican championship, with America winning 3-2 on aggregate.

Just a few years later, in the 1995-96 season, the two teams met again in the final of the Mexican championship, with Toluca winning 2-1 on aggregate.

In recent years, the rivalry has cooled off

7) The modern Era

The modern era of the Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC rivalry began in the late 1990s. Since then, the two teams have met each other in various competitions, with Toluca usually coming out on top. In the past two decades, the two teams have met in the Mexican Primera Division, the Mexican Cup, the CONCACAF Champions League, and the Copa Sudamericana.

The most recent meeting between the two teams was in the Clausura 2018 tournament, where Toluca won 3-1 on aggregate. This victory gave Toluca the upper hand in the all-time series, with 22 wins to America’s 21. However, America still holds the edge in terms of overall trophies won, with 13 to Toluca’s 12.

Looking ahead, it is clear that the Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC rivalry will continue to be one of the most heated in Mexican football. With both teams regularly competing for titles, there is sure to be more drama and excitement in the years to come.

8) Conclusion

The Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC rivalry is one of the fiercest and most historic in Mexican football. These two teams have been battling it out on the pitch for over 100 years, and the rivalry shows no signs of slowing down.

The roots of the rivalry date back to the early 1900s, when the two clubs were founded just a few years apart. Since then, the two teams have met each other dozens of times in various competitions, with Club America usually coming out on top.

The most recent chapter of this rivalry was written in the 2018 Clausura final, when Club America came from behind to defeat Toluca 3-2 in a thrilling match. This was just the latest in a long line of meetings between these two great rivals, and it is sure to only add more fuel to the fire for future encounters.

There is no love lost between these two teams, and their clashes are always must-see TV for Mexican football fans. Whether they are playing for a trophy or just bragging rights, the Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC rivalry is always one to watch.