Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas.- January 30, 2025, marks the day eagerly awaited by soccer fans across Tamaulipas. The 41st edition of the Clásico Tamaulipeco is set to kick off as Correcaminos de la UAT takes on Tampico Madero at 19:00 hours at the Estadio Marte R. Gómez, where expectations for a full house are high.
Heading toward this classic encounter, both clubs find themselves in contrasting situations within the Liga de Expansión MX. Tampico Madero arrives at this pivotal clash buoyed by two consecutive wins, whereas Correcaminos faces mounting pressure as they search for their first victory, having struggled to find form early this season.
Correcaminos currently sits at 11th place on the table with only two points from three matches. Their season commenced with disappointment after losing 2-1 to Cancún FC, followed by two draws — 1-1 against Coyotes de Tlaxcala and another 1-1 with Club Atlético La Paz. These initial results have left fans anxious as the team has underperformed offensively.
On the other hand, Tampico Madero has had some ups and downs. Following their 1-0 loss to Morelia, they rebooted their campaign with solid performances, overpowering Venados de Mérida 2-1 and the reigning champions, Tapatío, 1-0. These results have placed them fifth overall with six points, and they seem poised for playoff consideration.
Historically, the Clásico Tamaulipeco favors Correcaminos. The teams have faced off 40 times so far, with Correcaminos claiming victory 17 times, Tampico winning on 10 occasions, and 13 matches ending in draws. The last encounter ended without goals during the Apertura 2024, but Correcaminos triumphed 2-1 when they last met on home turf back in 2022.
The winning streak remains elusive for Tampico Madero, which has not secured victory over Correcaminos for seven years. The team has not won any match on Correcaminos' home ground, the Estadio Marte R. Gómez, as they have yet to taste success there since their last victory 27 years ago.
Fans can tune in to the match through ESPN 4 and Disney+ starting at 19:00 hours. This upcoming game poses big stakes for both teams: Can Correcaminos finally break their bad luck and return to winning ways? Or will Tampico Madero, who has rejuvenated their roster with experienced players, continue their ascent?
Marco Antonio ‘Chima’ Ruiz, the coach of Tampico Madero, has credited the recent success to substantial roster refreshment, which has yielded strong performances. While the statistics favor Correcaminos historically, the outcome remains uncertain during this classic matchup.
The venue will anchor what many expect to be intense rivalry fuelled by ambition and tradition, ensuring the gates swing wide open for all avid supporters of both clubs. Fans are eager for not just another match, but another chapter written in the history of this storied rivalry.
With predictions hinting at many goals expected, one thing is clear: excitement will be palpable as these two Tamaulipas titans clash.