Top 5 Best Football Derbies in the World
April 2, 2019
There has been a lot of football rivalries between clubs since it was founded, some of which have lasted for more than a century.
Some of these rivalries are special and are referred to as derbies.
Every football fan loves to watch a derby because they are more than just matches; they are matches where the pride of the club and fans are at stake — earning the bragging rights. A derby could be between two neighboring clubs or fierce rivals.
Here is a look at some of the most prestigious and best derbies in the world of football.
5. Derby d’Italia
The Derby d’Italia is one of the best football derbies in the world. It is a tightly contested match which sees two of the strongest Italian clubs, Inter Milan and Juventus, face off against each other.
In the Italian Serie A, this match is usually entertaining and full of controversies. These matches are often a joy to watch and are difficult to predict.
4. Der Klassiker
Der Klassiker is the biggest derby and most popular match in German football. The two most successful clubs in Germany, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund take part in the Der Klassiker. It is a match that both fans take very seriously. The Der Klassiker is also the most watched match in German football and often sees record attendance.
3. Superclásico
Superclásico is a South American derby in Argentina. It is played between Buenos Aires rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate. The word ‘Clásico’ which means ‘ derby’ originated in Argentina, particularly because of this match.
The Superclásico is regarded worldwide as one of the fiercest and major derbies in the world.
2. The Manchester Derby
The Manchester derby is one other most popular football derbies in the world. It is played between neighboring rivals Manchester United and Manchester City.
Their fixture always attracts large audiences and high viewership. The Manchester derby boasts of the best Premier League players.
1. El Clásico
El Clásico is arguably the best football derby in the world. The Spanish fixture usually features Barcelona and Real Madrid in a football rivalry that have spanned for several decades.
Many great footballers have played in this enthralling derby — players like Ronaldinho, Zidane, and Raul, as well as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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