FC Cincinnati fans traveled to Lower.com Field in Columbus on Saturday to see every heart-stopping moment of the Hell is Real derby against Columbus Crew. The friendly rivalry is still going strong — especially since the game between the in-state foes ended in a 1-1 draw.

Keep scrolling for the best moments we captured during the Hell is Real derby on Saturday.

Photos by Anders Saling

Columbus Crew fans watch on as FC Cincinnati fans march to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
The Hell is Real match | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
The Hell is Real match | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
A Columbus Crew fan reacts to a foul call at the Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
A Columbus Crew fan reacts to a foul call at Lower.com Field in Columbus | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
A man walks on the roof of Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
A speed painter at Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
An FC Cincinnati flag a fan displays at Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Brian Anunga of FC Cincinnati attempts a shot after a corner kick | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Brian Anunga of FC Cincinnati communicates with his teammates | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Brian Anunga of FC Cincinnati looks for a pass | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Columbus Crew celebrates tying the game | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Columbus Crew celebrates tying the game | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Columbus Crew celebrates tying the game | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Columbus Crew fans | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Columbus Crew fans march to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Columbus Crew fans prepare for kickoff | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Columbus Crew fans walk to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Evander of FC Cincinnati challenges Darlington Nagbe of Columbus Crew | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
FC Cincinnati celebrates after scoring the first goal | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
FC Cincinnati fans celebrate after FC Cincinnati takes the lead | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
FC Cincinnati fans march to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
FC Cincinnati fans march to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
FC Cincinnati fans march to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
FC Cincinnati fans march to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
FC Cincinnati fans march to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
FC Cincinnati fans march to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
FC Cincinnati fans march to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
FC Cincinnati fans march to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
FC Cincinnati fans march to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
FC Cincinnati fans march to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
FC Cincinnati fans march to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
FC Cincinnati fans march to Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kei Kamara of FC Cincinnati and Darlington Nagbe of Columbus Crew greet each other following the final whistle | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kei Kamara of FC Cincinnati reacts after the final whistle | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kei Kamara of FC Cincinnati warms up | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kei Kamara of FC Cincinnati wins a header | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kevin Denkey of FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kevin Denkey of FC Cincinnati celebrates after scoring a goal | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kevin Denkey of FC Cincinnati celebrates after scoring a goal | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kevin Denkey of FC Cincinnati challenges a defender | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kevin Denkey of FC Cincinnati dribbles through defenders | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kevin Denkey of FC Cincinnati holds off a Columbus Crew defender | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kevin Denkey of FC Cincinnati looks for a pass | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kevin Denkey of FC Cincinnati looks to advance the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kevin Denkey of FC Cincinnati watches on as a play develops | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kevin Denkey, Lukas Engel and Miles Robinson of FC Cincinnati celebrate Denkey’s goal | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Light pours through Lower.com Field | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Luca Orellano of FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Luca Orellano of FC Cincinnati dribbles the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Luca Orellano of FC Cincinnati is subbed out | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Luca Orellano of FC Cincinnati looks to advance the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Luca Orellano of FC Cincinnati looks to advance the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Luca Orellano of FC Cincinnati looks to advance the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Luca Orellano of FC Cincinnati prepares to shoot the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Lukas Engel of FC Cincinnati chases after an overhit pass | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Lukas Engel of FC Cincinnati fights to win a header | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Malte Amundsen of Columbus Crew reacts to the final whistle | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Matt Miazga applauds the fans in the upper deck | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Matt Miazga of FC Cincinnati greets head coach Pat Noonan after being subbed out | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Matt Miazga of FC Cincinnati yells to the team before a corner kick | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Miles Robinson of FC Cincinnati and Steven Moreira of Columbus Crew prepare for a corner kick | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Nick Hagglund looks to advance the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Nick Hagglund of FC Cincinnati wins a header on a corner kick | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Nick Hagglund of FC Cincinnati wins a header on a corner kick | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Obinna Nwobodo of FC Cincinnati passes the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Yuya Kubo looks to advance the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Yuya Kubo looks to advance the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Yuya Kubo of FC Cincinnati looks to advance the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Pavel Bucha of FC Cincinnati looks to advance the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Pavel Bucha of FC Cincinnati looks to advance the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Sergio Santos of FC Cincinnati looks to hold off two Columbus Crew defenders | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Sergio Santos of FC Cincinnati wins a header | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
The tifo | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Columbus Crew displays their tifo before the start of the game | FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew | May 17, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling