Tigres de La UANL - Rivalries

Rivalries

There are a number of matches which the media, or the rivals, regard as special matches for Tigres. However, Tigres fans consider the Clásico Regiomontano to be their only true derby. Following, is a list of matches that are called "special" or "classic" by the media:

• Tigres vs. Monterrey

This is the authentic Clásico Regiomontano derby. On every Clásico, the Stadium is sold out before tickets even go on sale to the public in booths. The Clásico Regio is, as of now, has Tigres in the lead with 32 Clasicos won, while Monterrey has 31. There has been 28 games drawn, and 1 that didn't conclude as it was suspended. The most recent Clasico played ended with a Tigres victory 1-0 with a goal from attacker Alan Pulido. Tigres and Monterrey have been rivals ever since the teams started and every year the teams prize after winning the Clasico is mainly respect and honor, and Tigres victories are celebrated all over the city, even by future legendary Tigres player,"Arturo Pena".

• Tigres vs. UNAM

Because the Tigres, representing the University of Nuevo León, and the Pumas, representing the UNAM, National University of Mexico, represent the two most prestigious public universities in Mexico, this game is sometimes called the "University Derby", or "Clásico Universitario". It is of note that both teams' are represented by two large feline predators (one being the tiger and the other being the puma).