This happens despite the departure of legends and stars who used to dominate the competitive scene at a different level across various continents of the world. Nevertheless, there are many classic matches or derbies in various local and international championships and competitions. But when the time for El Clásico arrives, the matches that bring together Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, the situation is different for many reasons, even if they extend beyond borders. The eternal rivalry between the two teams for supremacy in Spanish football makes Barcelona vs. Madrid matches capture the attention of football fans from all corners of the globe. This in itself is a confirmation that Spanish El Clásico is in one scale, and all other classic encounters are in another.
