Do you know of any classics between Brazilian teams? We will show you the 5 biggest classics of Brazilian football.

Check out the history that formed these rivalries, and everything that surrounds these football matches.

Some of these classics are treated like titles, where stadiums are full and the rivalry between players and fans comes to the fore.

So, see everything about these rivals and even check out how to watch some of these teams' games at the end. 

In football, a classic is a game between two rival teams that have a long history of intense and fierce confrontations. 

Generally, classics involve teams that are from the same city, state or region, and that have passionate and engaged fans.

These games often have a special meaning for fans, who often consider them more important than other matches.

Tension and rivalry characterize some classics, which can be the scene of scenes of violence or unforgettable celebrations.

Some examples of football classics are:

The “Classic of Millions”, between Flamengo and Vasco da Gama, the “Gre-Nal”, between Grêmio and Internacional, the “Clássico Paulista”, between Corinthians and São Paulo, and the “Clássico Mineiro”, between Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro .

Check out the list of the five biggest classics of Brazilian teams now:

The classic, also known as Derby Paulista, is one of the greatest classics in Brazilian football, with a rivalry that has been going on for over a hundred years.

The origin of the rivalry between the two teams dates back to 1917, when Palmeiras still had the name “Palestra Itália”.

To this day, these clubs fill stadiums and promote great football spectacles during their classics.

The proletariat formed the Corinthians team, while the more elite part of the population founded Palmeiras, leading to more rivalry.

The metro station that starts at the Corinthians stadium ends at the Palmeiras stadium, all to further increase this atmosphere of reality, making this classic one of the greatest in the world.

Furthermore, these two clubs bring together two of the biggest fans in Brazilian football, making each game a party for the fans.

At the moment, the teams have faced each other 376 times, with 133 wins for Palmeiras and 129 for Corinthians, and 114 draws.

So, which team do you prefer?

The classic between Grêmio and Internacional, known as “Grenal”, is one of the biggest classics in Brazilian football.

Both teams are from the city of Porto Alegre, in Rio Grande do Sul, and have a historic rivalry.

The first Grenal took place on July 18, 1909, since then the teams have faced each other more than 420 times, in official and friendly games. 

Grenal is the most played classic in Brazil, due to the size of the rivalry between the clubs.

Games between these two clubs come to a standstill in the city of Porto Alegre on classic days.

Over the years, the teams have starred in historic and exciting moments, such as state championship finals, decisive matches in national competitions and much more.

Furthermore, some players who made their mark in the classic are: Renato Gaúcho, Falcão, Taffarel, D'Alessandro, Ronaldinho Gaúcho, among others.

The classic between Flamengo and Fluminense is known as “Fla-Flu” and is one of the biggest classics in Brazilian football.

Both teams are from Rio de Janeiro and have a historic rivalry, where the first Fla-Flu took place on July 7, 1912.

One of the main reasons that inflamed this rivalry was that it was players who left the Fluminense team who formed Flamengo

Fluminense beat Flamengo 3-2. Since then, the teams have faced each other more than 400 times, in official and friendly games. 

The rivalry between the clubs is so great that Fla-Flu is considered one of the oldest and most traditional classics in Brazil.

Over the years, Flamengo and Fluminense have featured in historic and exciting moments, such as state championship finals and decisive matches in national and international competitions. 

The rivalry between the fans is fierce, and fans usually fill the stadiums where the games are held. 

At times, the rivalry goes beyond the boundaries of the field, generating conflicts between fans and fights in the stands.

The classic between Vasco da Gama and Flamengo is known as the “Classic of Millions” and is one of the biggest classics in Brazilian football. 

The first Classic of Millions took place on November 22, 1925, when Flamengo beat Vasco 1-0.

 Since then, the teams have faced each other more than 400 times, in official and friendly games.

The rivalry between the clubs is so great that the Classic of Millions is considered one of the most important classics in Brazil.

Since it brings together two of the biggest fans in Brazilian football.

The classic between Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro is known as “Clássico Mineiro” and is one of the biggest classics in the state and in Brazil.

 Both teams are from Belo Horizonte and have a historic rivalry.

The first Classic Mineiro took place on April 17, 1921.

In the first match, Atlético Mineiro beat Cruzeiro 3-0. Since then, the teams have faced each other more than 400 times.

In total there were 512 matches, with 209 wins for Atlético, 171 for Cruzeiro and 137 draws.

You will have great opportunities to watch these clubs face each other throughout the year.

Firstly, the biggest chances of the year happen in the state championships in each state.

In Carioca, you can follow the famous Fla x Flu and Flamengo against Vasco, with the Bandplay app broadcasting the games live.

As for Internacional x Grêmio, for the Gaúcho championship, you can check everything on the GE App.

In addition, Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro you can watch the games for free via the Futebol Mineiro TV app.

The great Derby Paulista between Corinthians and Palmeiras can be watched via the Record app, PlayPLus which is free, or via the TNT Sports Stadium.

Finally, all these teams are competing in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, so several classics like this will take place throughout the year.

So access our article below and check out the best apps for watching the Brasileirão.