Costa Rica football rivalry

Clásico Nacional

Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa

Rivalry intensity

Ground separation 9.9 miles

Alajuelense and Saprissa contest Costa Rica's Clásico Nacional. Their large nationwide followings and repeated battles for domestic honours make it the country's defining club fixture.

Rivalry ground map

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Stadium location

The rivalry grounds

Liga Deportiva Alajuelense

Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto · 17,895 capacity

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Deportivo Saprissa

Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá · 23,112 capacity

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Things to do near the rivalry grounds

Attractions, tours and activities around the midpoint of the two stadiums.

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