Introduction
The rivalry between Pumas UNAM and Club León is one of the most heated and storied in Mexican football, with over 100 years of history between the two clubs. Both teams have won multiple league titles and cup competitions, and their matches are always fiercely contested.
Pumas UNAM was founded in 1920 as the football club of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), while Club León was founded in 1944. The two teams met for the first time in a friendly match in 1948, which León won 3-1. The first official match between the two teams was in the 1949-50 Mexican Primera División season, which Pumas won 2-1.
The 1950s and 1960s were a period of great success for León. The team won four league titles in a row from 1952 to 1956, and they also won the Copa México in 1958. Pumas, on the other hand, struggled during this period, and they were relegated to the Mexican Segunda División in 1962.
Pumas returned to the Primera División in 1963, and they quickly established themselves as one of the top teams in the league. They won their first league title in 1977, and they also won the Copa México in 1975 and 1981. León continued to be a competitive team during this period, but they were unable to match the success of Pumas.
The 1990s and 2000s were a period of mixed fortunes for both Pumas and León. Pumas won their second league title in 1991, and they also won the Copa México in 1991, 1992, and 2002. León, on the other hand, struggled during this period, and they were relegated to the Segunda División in 1994. They returned to the Primera División in 1997, but they were relegated again in 2004.
León returned to the Primera División in 2012, and they have been one of the most successful teams in the league since then. They have won two league titles (2013 and 2014) and one Copa México (2015). Pumas, on the other hand, have struggled in recent years, and they have not won a major trophy since 2009.
Stat | Pumas UNAM | Club León |
---|---|---|
Wins | 48 | 36 |
Draws | 20 | 20 |
Goals For | 155 | 126 |
Goals Against | 126 | 155 |
Win Percentage | 46.1% | 34.6% |
Conclusion
The rivalry between Pumas UNAM and Club León is one of the most intense and passionate in Mexican football. Both teams have a rich history and a large fan base, and their matches are always must-see events.
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