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La Liga president Javier Tebas knows growth must go beyond El Clasico

Fans will pack Hard Rock Stadium to see the first rivalry clash played outside Spain in decades, but the league can't depend on its giants alone

MIAMI — Americans are wild about El Clasico. There's no doubt about it. Here in Miami, Saturday's meeting between Real Madrid and Barcelona is on everyone's lips. Signs are everywhere and events are packed. More than 37,000 people paid to get into Hard Rock Stadium on Friday to see each team wave to the stands and play a few small-sided games during training sessions.

Yes, the United States is in love with Real Madrid and Barcelona.