‘El Clásico,’ the famous football rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid includes all their matches in La Liga, UEFA Champions League, and Copa del Rey. It’s one of the top club football events worldwide, attracting huge audiences every year. The historic rivalry, considered one of the greatest in sports, arises because Madrid and Barcelona identify with opposing political positions, with Real Madrid seen as representing Spanish nationalism and Barcelona seen as representing Catalan nationalism, in simplified terms. Of course, many other details spice up the confrontation; there are always fights, provocations, and literally bloodshed! That’s because they don’t know Palmeiras and Corinthians, lol!

During the era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo (2009-2018), El Clásico witnessed its most intense rivalry, with both players setting records as the all-time top scorers for their respective clubs. Yesterday’s match saw Real Madrid emerge victorious, adding another chapter to this storied rivalry. Jude’s goal in the 91st minute was absolutely stunning!