In 1948, the local derby received a name of its own in a preview in the newspaper El Universo, becoming known forever more as El Clásico del Astillero (The Shipyard Derby). In 1990, proved to be a very special year in the history of El Clásico del Astillero, custom soccer jersey with the two sides facing off in a Copa Libertadores quarter-final second leg on August 29. Barcelona de Guayaquil advanced to the semi-finals after a 1-0 win. This rivalry has gained special significance with the recent success of both teams in Serie A play, with Barcelona winning in 2012, soccer kit and Emelec winning in 2013 and 2014. The 2014 championship was decided by a 3-0 Emelec win over Barcelona.
