[4] It is the second-most important local derby, behind the Superclásico contested between Boca Juniors and River Plate, which are both based in the city of Buenos Aires.

"[1] Both clubs were founded in the early years of the 20th century, Racing on 25 March 1903 and Independiente on 1 January 1905.

On August 13, 2006, the Avellaneda derby was abandoned after violence between the fans escalated out of control.

The Racing fans then started to attack the police, the game was eventually abandoned by referee Horacio Elizondo.

Racing Club play at the Estadio Presidente Perón, commonly known as El Cilindro; it was opened on 3 September 1950.