El Clasico (English: The Classic), also known as El Derbi Español or El Classic is a generic name given to every soccer game between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. This was opposed at least (and usually) bi-annually as part of the Spanish La Liga competition, with a maximum of nine games the year, with two additions in the Copa del Rey, Champions League and the Supercopa de España, with another possible in the UEFA Super Cup. In addition to the Champions League Final, it is the most followed club football game in the world, watched by hundreds of millions of people.
Competition is emerging as Madrid and Barcelona are the two biggest cities in Spain, and the two clubs are the most successful football club and influential in this country. Real Madrid has collected 73 trophies and Barcelona 68, while Athletic Bilbao came third with 32 trophies. They are sometimes identified with the opposite political positions, with Real Madrid and Barcelona represent Spanish Catalan nationalism and nationalism respectively.
1. More than just a geographic boundary
Liverpool vs Everton, Arsenal vs Spurs, and AC Milan vs. Inter derby games are hot and full of emotion. This fact can not be denied. Although tradition and emotion of their rivalry is so wonderful, but fundamentally, this competition was limited to geographical regions. Competition both teams just because they have headquarters adjacent to each other. So in order to maintain prestige and confirm who is the most powerful in the same area, there arose a rivalry. However, the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid beyond the boundaries of the territory. Rivalry they are immortal, because that part is locked horns with the regional capital city who want independence.
2. Catalunya vs CastilleBarcelona and Madrid are the two biggest cities in Spain. That alone is enough to form a rivalry. However, they also is host of the two regions are very different both culturally and emotionally. The two cities are also produced two 'madhhabs' different intellectual, and of course, opposite to each other. Barcelona is Catalan, Madrid is Castillian. Catalan people are a free society, whereas Castille more like his royal palace and the central Spanish government. The dispute culminated when General Franco, the Madrid, a wing of fascism, want to 'exterminate' the Catalan region. So, when it was held and won El Clasico Barcelona, this is all the people of Catalunya victory in freeing themselves from the tyranny of the center. If the win is Real Madrid, meaning this is a victory for the government in an effort to assert his authority.
3. "Everyone picks a side"The above statement is hostile ideology, social, and political between regional culture that wants independence with a strong central government, and not just involving FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, or Catalunya and Castille, but also the entire community of Spain. When the duel El Clasico in progress, can be ascertained, all the people in Spain will be divided in two. El Clasico has the function of 'unique' is a 'transparent barrier' between the two regions within one country. Supporters of other clubs, whoever they are, will choose one between Barcelona and Real Madrid, according to the interests and ideology of each, everyone (Should) picks a side.
4. Is a member of the Best League in the worldWhatever the cultural contexts found in El Clasico duel, there will be no outsiders who care about the game if he is found in, for example, Cyprus Domestic League. But this is not. Duel is from La Liga Primera, which is the best league in the world based on the FIFA rating (in other long debate discussion, other leagues may be emerging as a better league, but at least one of La Liga is the best soccer league in the world) , so all human attention must be drawn to football there.
5. Featuring two best clubs of La Liga
Liverpool vs Everton, Arsenal vs Spurs, and AC Milan vs.. Inter's derby games are hot and full of emotion. This fact cans not be denied. Although tradition and emotion of Their Rivalry is so wonderful, but fundamentally, this competition was limited to geographical regions. Competition both teams Just Because They have headquarters adjacent to EACH other. So in order to maintain prestige and confirm Who is the most powerful in the Same area, there arose a Rivalry. However, the Rivalry Between Barcelona and Real Madrid beyond the boundaries of the territory. Rivalry They are immortal, Because That part is locked horns with the WHO's regional capital city Want independence.
2. Catalunya vs CastilleBarcelona and Madrid are the two Biggest cities in Spain. That alone is Enough to form a Rivalry. However, They Also is the host of the two regions are very different both culturally and Emotionally. The two cities are Also produced two 'madhhabs' different intellectual, and of course, Opposite to EACH other. Barcelona is Catalan, Madrid is Castillian. Catalan people are a free society, whereas Castille more like his royal palace and the central Spanish government. The dispute culminated Pls General Franco, the Madrid, a wing of Fascism, Want to 'exterminate' the Catalan region. So, Pls it was held and won El Clasico Barcelona, this is all the people of Catalunya victory in freeing themselves from the tyranny of the center. If the win is Real Madrid, meaning this is a victory for the government in an effort to assert his authority.
3. "Everyone picks a side"The above statement is hostile ideology, social, political and regional Between That culture wants independence with a strong central government, and not just involving FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, or Catalunya and Castille, but Also the entire community of Spain. When the duel El Clasico in progress, can be ascertained, all the people in Spain will of be divided in two. El Clasico has the function of 'unique' is a 'transparent barrier' Between the two regions Within one country. Supporters of other clubs, whoever They are, earnest choose one Between Barcelona and Real Madrid, According to the interests and ideology of EACH, everyone (Should) picks a side.
4. Is a member of the Best League In The WorldWhatever the cultural contexts found in El Clasico duel, There Will Be No outsiders WHO care about the game if he is found in, for example, Cyprus Domestic League. But this is not. Duel is from La Liga Primera, the which is the best league in the world based on the FIFA rating (long debates in other discussions, other Leagues May be emerging as a better league, but at least one of La Liga is the best soccer league in the world), so all the human attention must be drawn to football there.
5. Featuring two best clubs of La Liga
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| Santiago Bernabéu stadium |
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| Camp Nou Stadium |
10. Produce a quality football spectacleIf that happens on the field was a disappointing spectacle, all the above points mean nothing. And the Spanish soil will be a sad place if all people waiting for a party that is held once two years, only to watch the match which left a bad and boring. But no. El Clasico match, by tradition, always show-quality football, attacking, attractive, full of skill, and the aroma of 'killed' violently. Amazing scores like 3-3, last season at Camp Nou is an example of how alotnya this match.
Facts - Other Facts
El Clasico in Spain for the first time held on February 17, 1902.
El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona is not only happening in the field, but also in the transfer market. The most famous case was the seizure of Alfredo Di Stefano in the 50s. Both teams were both claimed to have enrolled the legendary Argentine player was as a player and pay a transfer to the River Plate. FIFA eventually intervened and asked the two teams share the quota season for Di Stefano. But Barcelona and Real Madrid back down to pay compensation to rival it.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are also competing in terms of the number of supporters. Results of recent research in May 2007, 32.8 percent of football fans in Spain at Real Madrid's favor, while 25.7 percent walled Barcelona.
In domestic competitions Spanish La Liga, El Clasico dawn at the Santiago Bernabeu later became ed-160.
Raul Gonzalez became the most frequent players scored in El Clasico. In total, he has scored 11 goals.
In total there are 24 players who exchanged the club in a transfer session, be it from Barcelona to Real Madrid, Real Madrid or Barcelona. The process of transferring the most attention is Luis Enrique (Madrid to Barcelona in the know 1996) and Luis Figo (Barcelona to Madrid in 2000).
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