Necaxa was founded in 1923, making it one of the oldest clubs in Mexican football, while Monterrey was founded in 1945.
Necaxa's home stadium is Estadio Victoria, which has a seating capacity of 23,851, while Monterrey's home stadium is Estadio BBVA, which has a seating capacity of 53,460.
Necaxa has won three Liga MX titles, with their most recent win coming in 2019, while Monterrey has won five Liga MX titles, with their most recent win coming in 2019 as well.
Necaxa has a fierce rivalry with Club América, known as the "Clásico Capitalino," while Monterrey has a heated rivalry with Tigres UANL, known as the "Clásico Regiomontano."\n6. Necaxa is known for their development of young talent, while Monterrey is known for their strong financial backing and ability to attract top international players.