Biggest Club Rivalries

Club Rivalries

Real Madrid Vs Barcelona

(Spain)

Perhaps the biggest rivals in the world of football, “El Clasico” never ever disappoints its viewers and is also the most watched matches around the world.  Currently the feud is not just between Real Madrid and Barcelona but it is also said to be the match between two of the best footballers on the planet(Leo Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo). El Clasico is also a battle for both prestige and political ascendency, a struggle between the wealthy elites of Madrid and the socialist separatist of Barcelona. Though you can see a fight between the players begin during the game but thankfully fan violence is rare as compared to European countries. The best part is you don’t have to wait too long to see this epic battle.

On 22^nd march 2015 The Catalians and Castilians meet in a league game.

Liverpool vs Manchester United

(England)

One of the biggest rivalries in English football! The Rivalry between the Red Devils and the Reds is considered as one epic battle between the two English armies. They have a total of 120 honours and 80 major and both the clubs claim the title of ‘Greatest English Football Club’. The two cities being just 35 minutes from each other share a great passion for football and on March 22^nd 2015 you can see them again go head to head with each other.

AC Milan vs Internazionale

(Italy)

"Derby Della Madonnina" or “The Milan Derby”  is one heck of match. It so called to honor the statue of Virgin Maryon the top of duomo, which is usually called Madonnia. The battle between the Nerazurri and the Rossoneri has surpassed 100 years, the derby began in a friendly match on 18 October 1908. It is also one of the most viewed matches and it is widely considered as the major cross town derbies in the Serie A, so much, that only selected referees may officiate whenever these two clubs collide.

Ajax vs Feyenoord

(Netherlands)

Een hel van een spel! Alright this means ‘one hell of a game in Dutch’, which this match truly is. This derby is known as “De Klassieker(the Classic)”. This Dutch grudge match has seen violence in the past and things even went out of control so much in 1997/98 season that the away Fans were banned for two Away Games.

This strict measure was introduced when an Ajax supporter was beaten to death in the outskirts of Amsterdam. Things got heated up again in 2005 when these two sides met each other and riots took place outside Feyenoord.

So, it can also be called as Holland’s most hated fight club.

Fenerbahce vs Galatasaray
(Turkey)

    “The Istanbul Derby” is the clash between these two giants and whenever the match happens there is a volatile atmosphere, as both the clubs are based in Istanbul, local passions and political tension are pretty intense. Over the long course of history this derby has had its share of violence among the clubs highly passionate fans and like the “De Klassiekar” , this derby has also claimed lives due to the countless acts of violence and rioting.

River Plate vs Boca Juniors

(Argentina)

“The SuperClasico”…Yes that’s right! This derby is known as the Super Clasico, A match between the Argentine heavy weights both hailing from Beunos Aires. SuperClasicos are noted for the gigantic flags and colourful banners which the clubs supporters hang from every conceivable part of the stadium, Although sometimes it’s not often so colourful when violence arises between the fans. The worst incident took place in the summer of 1968 when 71 fans were killed and 150 injured in a crushing stadium stampede in the away end of River’s El Monumental Stadium. Though the ‘Peurta 12’ Incident has scarred many of the supporters, theSuperClasico continues to be Argentina’s most intense Derby.

Roma vs Lazio
(Italy)

“Derby Della Capitale”, Like the Milanese team involved in Derby Della Klassieker. ‘Roma’ representing the Roman working class and ‘Lazio’ the club of wealthy elites share bitter hatred for each other which stretches back to generations. The “Derby dellaCapitale” is notorious for being Italy’s most violent and volatile fixtures and fights tend to stand up not just among the fans but between the players and the coaching staff aswell. This derby has been historically marked by massive crowds, Violence and racist banners in the crowd. It is amazing to see when these two clubs collide whether in a friendly, league or cup match.

Celtic vs. Rangers

(Scotland)

Wanna talk about derbies… well then,Glassgow is the place. Any match between Celtic and Ranger is called the “Old Firm Derby”although the origin is still not known but the Rivalry is very clear. Oh and yes, this game is also set be a religious conflict between the Protestants (Rangers) vs.Catholics (Celtic) factions of the Glasgow.Though serious Violence has reduced in the recent years but the Old firm Derby remains to be one of the most volatile and politically sensitive derby in world of football.

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