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...