Draft:Derbies in Costa Rican Football

Association football is the most popular sport in Costa Rica, and it has some well-known, and fierce derbies.

Clásico Nacional/El Clásico


The match played between Liga Deportiva Alajuelense and Deportivo Saprissa is known as the Clásico Nacional, or as El Clásico. . Around 80% of Costa Rica's population is part of either team's fanbase.

Clásico del Buen Fútbol


The Clásico del Buen Fútbol is a football match played between Deportivo Saprissa and Club Sport Herediano.

Clásico Provincial


The Clásico Provincial is played between Liga Deportiva Alajuelense and Club Sport Herediano. In recent years, the rivalry has peaked, as Herediano close in on titles against Alajuelense, with Heredia holding 29, and Alajuelense holding 30.

Clásico de la Metrópolis


The Clásico de la Metrópolis is disputed between Club Sport Cartaginés and Deportivo Saprissa, who both represent two of Costa Rica's largest cities within the Gran Área Metropolitana: Tibás and Cartago.

Clásico de la Pampa


The Clásico de la Pampa is disputed between the two largest clubs in Guanacaste: Municipal Liberia and A.D. Guanacasteca. Municipal Liberia represents the capital of the province of Guanacaste, while Guanacasteca is located in the smaller town of Nicoya, further south.

Clásico del Pacífico


The Clásico del Pacífico is played between Puntarenas F.C. and A.D. Guanacasteca, representatives of the two provinces bordering the Pacific Ocean in Costa Rica