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Monarcas Morelia, also known as Club Atlético Monarcas Morelia, is a Mexican professional football club based in Morelia, Michoacán. The team was established in 1950 and has been playing in the Liga MX since 1981. The stadium where Monarcas Morelia plays its home games is the Estadio Morelos, with a capacity of approximately 34,000 spectators.

History

The team was founded under the name Club Deportivo Morelia, and then merged with another local team, Oro Morelia, to become Atlético Morelia in 1957. In 1996, businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego bought the team and changed its name to Monarcas Morelia as a tribute to the Monarch Butterfly, which migrates to the region every year.

Monarcas Morelia has had successful seasons in the Liga MX, finishing as runner-up in five occasions (1999, 2000, Clausura 2002, Apertura 2011 and Apertura 2013). The team has also won several other championships, including the CONCACAF Champions’ Cup in 2002, the Copa MX in 2013 and the Supercopa MX in 2014.

Team and Players

The current coach of Monarcas Morelia is Pablo Guede, a former Argentinian footballer. The team’s main shirt color is red, with white shorts and black socks. The most notable players to have ever played for Monarcas Morelia include Jared Borgetti, who is the all-time top scorer for the Mexican national team, and Luis Hernández, who played for the Mexican national team during the 1990s.

Supporters and Rivalries

The club has a passionate fan base, with the largest and most vocal supporters organized in a fan group called “La Monumental”. Monarcas Morelia has several rivalries, including Club América, Chivas de Guadalajara and UNAM Pumas. The matches between Monarcas Morelia and any of these teams are known for being intense and highly competitive.

Monarcas Morelia is one of the most important football teams in Mexico, with a passionate fan base and a rich history of success. The team has won several championships throughout its history, and its players and coaches have achieved great recognition both nationally and internationally. Overall, Monarcas Morelia has established itself as a major player in Mexican football and continues to be a source of pride for its fans and supporters.