In the Classic history of Avellaneda between Independiente and Racing, 20 matches have been played since 2014, with seven victories for Independiente, nine for Racing, and four draws. This academic fan has witnessed more victories for his team in this matchup and has celebrated more titles than his eternal rival, in addition to bearing the relegation of Independiente in 2013, an event that left a deep mark on an entire generation.
The breakdown of the classics since 2014 shows the evolution of this rivalry: Independiente has won seven times, including matches such as the 2014 Transition Tournament and the 2023 League Cup, while Racing has prevailed on nine occasions, such as in the 2018/19 Superliga and the 2024 League Cup. The draws between both teams have been four, highlighting matches like those in the 2023 and 2024 Professional League.
Since this fan started primary school in 2014, Racing has claimed seven official titles, including the 2024 Copa Sudamericana and the 2025 Recopa Sudamericana, while Independiente has been crowned twice, winning the 2017 Copa Sudamericana and the 2018 Suruga Bank. In contrast, the relegation of Independiente in 2013 has been a milestone that has marked both fanbases differently, with Racing enhancing their subsequent rise in 2014.
The balance of titles and results in the classics between Independiente and Racing during the period 2014-2025 reflects a superiority of Racing, both in victories and achievements. This historical difference raises questions about the future of this rivalry in the next classic, generating expectations about who will celebrate more joys next Monday, leaving fans in suspense before a new edition of the Avellaneda Classic this Sunday.
