The ‘Real Madrid vs Barcelona’ derby is arguably the most anticipated fixture for football lovers all over the world.
The fixture, involving Spain’s top two sides, is all about a unique rivalry set on the backdrop of social, political, religious and cultural differences.
Leaving aside the quality of football, the best thing about this fixture is it has long surpassed the sporting dimension – in terms of passion, intensity, rivalry – very few games in the world come close to match its grandeur.
The 231st edition of El Clasico as it is now fondly known as, has come at a critical time of the season, with Real Madrid lying just three points behind Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table.