The rivalry between Real Madrid and Club América is one of the most heated in all of soccer. It dates back to the early 1990s when both teams first met in an international match. Since then, the two have faced off dozens of times in competitive matches, with each team winning and losing in their own right. This article will provide an overview of the timeline of the rivalry between Real Madrid and Club América.
The Early Years (1990-1995)
The first competitive match between Real Madrid and Club América dates back to 1990. This match was held in San Diego, California and ended in a 1-1 draw. Since then, the two teams have faced off numerous times in friendly and competitive matches. In 1992, Club América won the first competitive match between the two teams, beating Real Madrid 3-2 in Mexico City. This match was the first in a series of competitive matches between the two teams, with the two teams playing each other in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup in 1994 and 1995.
The Late 1990s (1996-2000)
The rivalry between Real Madrid and Club América intensified in the late 1990s. In 1996, Club América won the CONCACAF Champions' Cup, beating Real Madrid 4-1 in the final. This was the first time that Club América had won the tournament and marked the beginning of the rivalry between the two teams. In 1997, the two teams faced off in the Copa Libertadores, with Real Madrid emerging as the victors. This was the first time that Real Madrid had won the tournament, and the result sparked a heated rivalry between the two teams.
The 2000s (2001-2009)
The rivalry between Real Madrid and Club América continued in the early 2000s, with the two teams meeting in a number of competitive matches. In 2001, Real Madrid won their second Copa Libertadores title, beating Club América 2-1 in the final. In 2003, the two teams faced off in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup, with Real Madrid winning the tournament by a score of 5-3. The two teams continued to face each other in competitive matches in the years that followed, with Club América winning the Copa Libertadores in 2006, and Real Madrid winning the Champions' Cup in 2009.
The 2010s (2010-2019)
In the 2010s, the rivalry between Real Madrid and Club América reached its peak. In 2012, Real Madrid won their third Copa Libertadores title, beating Club América 4-2 in the final. This was the first time that Real Madrid had won the tournament since 2001, and the result sparked a heated rivalry between the two teams. The two teams also faced each other in the Champions' League in 2014, with Club América emerging as the victors. In 2017, Real Madrid won the Champions' League, beating Club América 4-1 in the final.
The 2020s (2020-2023)
The rivalry between Real Madrid and Club América has continued into the 2020s. In 2020, the two teams faced off in the Champions' League, with Real Madrid emerging as the victors. This was the first time that Real Madrid had won the tournament since 2017, and the result sparked a heated rivalry between the two teams. The two teams have also faced off in the Copa Libertadores in 2021, with Club América emerging as the victors. This was the first time that Club América had won the tournament since 2006.
Conclusion
The rivalry between Real Madrid and Club América has been ongoing for over three decades. The two teams have faced off dozens of times in competitive matches, with each team winning and losing in their own right. This article has provided a timeline of the rivalry between Real Madrid and Club América, detailing the important matches between the two teams and the results of those matches. Although the two teams have enjoyed great success in their own right, it is clear that the rivalry between them is one of the most heated in all of soccer.
