Real Madrid Barcelona

Much of the early Real Madrid – Barcelona stemmed from the rivalry between the two cities they represent. In 1941, Barcelona were told to lose on purpose to Madrid. As a result of this, Barcelona players were fined and suspended.

When Real Madrid won the first five European Cups they were taken to a new level. Barcelona in 1961 and the Barcelona fans have let Real Madrid know this ever since. This victory took the Barcelona – Real Madrid rivalry onto a completely different level. In 2000, he left Barcelona for Real Madrid in what was a world record fee. The Barcelona fans were furious with Figo and let him know it.

When Barcelona signed Dutch legend Johan Cruyff, in the 1970s, Real Madrid didn’t like it.

Similarly Barcelona didn’t like it when they felt Real Madrid pinched Alfredo di Stefano from under their noses. The Barcelona – Real Madrid rivalry has a number of other factors which make it so big. Barcelona think of themselves as more than a sporting club. Cruyff would become a key figure in Barcelona’s history. Under his watch, Barcelona won everything there was to win.

With Barcelona in disarray, Real Madrid felt the time was right for a counter-attack.

Meanwhile, Barcelona with Samuel Eto’o and Ronaldinho had a good team.

A pivotal point in the Real Madrid – Barcelona rivalry happened in November 2005 in a match that won’t be forgotten. Playing at the Bernabeu, Real Madrid had no answer for Barcelona and Ronaldinho who were both simply magnificent.

The Barcelona-Real Madrid rivalry twists and turns as it did in 2007. When Barcelona gave to Madrid for the return match, Real were already champions and as tradition dictates, Barcelona players had to form a guard of honor for the Real players. Both Real Madrid and Barcelona were members of the G14 group – a group consisting of the 14 most powerful football clubs in the world. Over the years, many things have changed in football but the Real Madrid – Barcelona rivalry is as strong as ever.