Club Deportivo Magallanes, one of Chilean football's historic clubs, represents the Maipú commune in Santiago. Founded in 1897, Magallanes is Chile's oldest club still active. Los Académicos (The Academics), nicknamed thus due to their historical links with education, play in blue and white. The club has marked Chilean football history despite difficult decades.
Magallanes experienced their golden age in the early 20th century, winning numerous Chilean championship titles. The club then spent several decades in lower divisions before returning to first division in 2023 after 20 years of absence. This renaissance symbolizes the resilience of a centenary Chilean football institution that refuses to disappear.
Los Académicos maintain rivalries with other historic Santiago clubs. Magallanes represents the pride of a glorious history and the will to return to Chilean football's heights. The club works to progressively rebuild to honor their legendary past and become competitive again in the modern Chilean elite.
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Magallanes plays their matches in different Santiago stadiums, not currently having their own venue. The club mainly uses municipal stadiums. This situation reflects the financial difficulties experienced during years in lower divisions. A new stadium project is under study.
Founded in 1897, Magallanes is Chile's oldest still-active club. Los Académicos dominated Chilean football in the early 20th century, winning numerous titles. After decades in second division, the club returned to first division in 2023, marking a historic return after 20 years of absence.
Magallanes has won several Chilean championships in the amateur era (late 19th, early 20th century) and numerous second division titles. The return to first division in 2023 constitutes a major victory for this historic club. These successes testify to Los Académicos' past grandeur.
'Académicos' (Academics) refers to the club's historical links with education and academic institutions. This nickname reflects the intellectual elitism associated with the club at its foundation. They're also called 'La Academia' or simply 'Magallanes'. The blue and white colors symbolize this academic identity.
Founded on October 27, 1897, Magallanes is the oldest Chilean football club still active. This antiquity makes Los Académicos a Chilean football institution. The club proudly carries this historical heritage and centenary tradition that is its pride.
Magallanes was relegated in 2003 and struggled for two decades to return to the Chilean elite. Financial difficulties, sporting instability and intense competition kept the club in second division. The 2023 return marks the end of this long journey through the desert.
Magallanes maintains rivalries with other historic Santiago clubs like Colo-Colo, Universidad de Chile and Universidad Católica. Though currently unbalanced, these confrontations retain an important historical dimension. The club aspires to regain its competitiveness in these clásicos.
In 2022, Magallanes won the Chilean Primera B (second division), securing long-awaited promotion. This victory, obtained after numerous unsuccessful attempts, triggered massive celebrations. Los Académicos' return to first division in 2023 moved all Chilean football.
Despite difficult years, Magallanes retains a loyal supporter base attached to the club's history. Los Académicos also benefit from support from nostalgics of classic Chilean football. The return to first division has revived interest and attracted new supporters.
Magallanes aims to maintain itself permanently in Chilean first division and progressively rebuild. The club aspires to modernize its infrastructure, notably by building its own stadium. In the long term, Los Académicos aspire to regain a place among competitive Chilean championship clubs and honor their glorious past.
