Topic > Common Rivalries in Sports: Barcelona vs Real Madrid

BARCELONA VS REALMADRIDRivalries are common in sports, over the years people have witnessed great battles and matches such as Mohammed Ali vs George Foreman, New York Giants vs New York Jets , England against Argentina and the old derby between Celtic and Rangers. But rivalries tend to become more common in football these days. Football is one of the most followed sports in the world. In Europe it is considered the most popular sport. However, one match that stands up to the others is known as “El Clasico”. Here are two of the most powerful teams in football, Real Madrid versus Barcelona is known as the biggest sporting event in the world. Barcelona vs Real Madrid which is not just about football, but also politics. Their clashes date back to history, it was the royal team against the popular team. Both might be from Spain and share the same country and currency, but their way of thinking and playing football is totally opposite to each other. In the 21st century, these two teams have tended to become very different from each other. The purpose of this essay is to compare these two teams regarding history, economics and playing style. Barcelona vs Real Madrid is one of the major sporting events in the world. They are the largest and most supported teams by a considerable margin in Spain. Real Madrid was Francisco Franco's favorite team during the fascist era in Spain. However, compared to Barcelona, ​​they belong to Catalonia and the people who live there consider themselves Catalans and not part of Spain. Barcelona is known for its saying “Mes que un club”, which means more than one club. Barcelona is known for being the people's team, while compared to Real Madrid they are known... middle of paper... to coach Jose Mourinho. However, there is more than just football between these two teams: when they face each other, the whole world watches. Taken together, football and sports in general have had their rivalries over the years. However, lately El Clasico has dominated the sports scene with several million viewers. Real Madrid-Barcelona is not just about football, but also involves political issues. The rivalry grew more and more as the government supported the team from the Spanish capital. However, Barcelona's budget grew economically and began to dominate the world of football. On the other hand, with the ongoing recession in Spain, Real Madrid is in trouble. Football became more interesting as the battle of Spain unfolded, government versus people, Real Madrid versus Barcelona. Where will it end, let's hope never.”