Real Madrid Junction

– El Clásico’ since 1902 involved only Spanish tournaments, but these days the term has been broadened to include every single game or fixture between the Los Blancos and Barca- Aside from the UEFA Champions League Final, El Clásico’ is rated one of football’s biggest fixture worldwide- Real Madrid currently hold the top position when it comes down to trophies won with Barcelona playing catch upLiterally the term ‘El Clásico’ is Spanish means the “The Classic’ in English language. In the Spanish topflight it is the name used to qualify any football fixture involving domestic rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. At first, El Clásico’ since 1902 involved only Spanish tournaments, but these days the term has been broadened to include every single game or fixture between the Los Blancos and Barca that includes the UEFA Champions League, Copa del Rey, La Liga among others. Aside from the UEFA Champions League Final, El Clásico’ is rated one of football’s biggest fixture worldwide, and it is popularly known for its intensity and it finds its place among the most followed annual sports events on television as well as online. Who has won more El Clasico games between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid? Photo Credit: Getty ImagesREAD ALSO: FIFA set November and December for 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar Interestingly, the rivalry between both teams is linked with Spain’s two biggest cities, Madrid and Barcelona, who most times identify with opposing political views, while the Galaticos are seen as representing Spanish nationalism on one hand, Barcelona are seen to be pioneering Catalan position.Indeed, it was largely known as one of the greatest rivalry in the world of world sport.At the last count, Real Madrid and Barcelona are ranked among the football’s richest and most successful teams worldwide. In 2014, Forbes named the duo of Barcelona and Real Madrid as the world’s most valuable sports teams.Today, they are the most followed sports teams on social media globally and fans are already looking forward to another round of El Clásico when the new Spanish season kicks-off in August 2018. The new campaign will see Real Madrid and Barcelona square up for 177th time in the La Liga and it will be the 238th both sides are clashing across all competitions.Despite the last fixture between the two teams ending in a 2-2 draw back in May 2018, Barcelona are behind Real Madrid in some categories when the record books of the two clubs are compared face-to-face, although the Nou Camp outfit enjoy some advantages as well.HEAD-TO-HEAD MATCH UPThe last time both teams squared up face-to-face was on May 6 and it was the 237th competitive Clasico, although the two teams have met in 34 other fixtures consisting of friendly ties and other exhibition games.At the moment, the Galaticos enjoy the bragging right when it comes to the face-to-face record, but the difference is very close. The Los Blancos are three wins above Barca overall as well as two better off in La Liga game

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