 REAL MADRID VS BARCELONAReal Madrid - Barcelona matches 1902-1969 1970->
The Real Madrid vs Barcelona rivalery dates back to the begining of time. But probably can be dated back to 1920, when monarch Alfonso XIII gave Madrid the royal seal of approval with the Catalans expressing their rage from this kind of favouritism (current Spanish King and Queen are also Real Madrid supporters, with the King doing everything possible to see every match that Real Madrid plays). But the hate between these two clubs hit another high point during the Spanish civil war (1936-39) when the regime of dictator Francisco Franco started, also a self declared Real Madrid supporter as well. The Catalonia area (City of Barcelona etc) was one of few places in Spain that Franco had resistance to his regime and subsequently to this, he persecuted the region with a fierce hand, very similar to how Gestapo put fear during WW2. In fact the only place of peace and a place that Catalans could speak without fear, was at the Nou Camp when Barcelona was playing. Franco having his head seat in Madrid therefore associated himself with Real Madrid, especially during their success years with di Stefano, Puskas, Gento etc in the late 50s and most of the 60s. But the true high point of hate started after the death of Franco in 1975, when freedom of expression, the fear of not getting prosecuted for crossing the street etc was restored, the rivalry has become even more intensified and violent. With media being covered with hate for the other clubs in respective cities. Real Madrid and Barcelona supporters when analysing a season will first of all look at the matches they had between themselves, before actually looking on how they went in La Liga and other competitions. Nearly accepting that their respective teams do bad in La Liga, CL and Copa, just as long as they beat each other when they meet in La Liga and other matches. Barcelona also still feels that Real Madrid are getting to many favors from the Spanish government and a couple of times will make a statement about it, especially if they are not doing to well themselves. Barcelona board recently expressed their feelings when Real Madrid was given a large and valuable property by the City of Madrid, property that Real Madrid used to build the new Sports Complex and with the left over sold back to cover $150-180 million US dollars that they had in debts. Former Barcelona coach, Bobby Robson once said: "Barcelona versus Real Madrid is the only fixture in the world that can draw so man fans twice a year, every year. Throw into the equation all the history, all the media attention and you are looking at a powder keg." The biggest sin that a player for Real Madrid or Barcelona can do is to go to the opposite club. The response to these kind of transfers (which are rare) is filled with hate for the player. The player will be yelled at every second he has the ball, if possible objects will be thrown at the player, both at and after the match. Even trips to the players new home might happend. Players that has made this choice are usually also star players which also is a big insult to the other supporters but also a great laugh for the receiving supporters. These transactions are also usually bad for the club that buy the player, since usually the player do not manage to live up to his past greatness. German Bernd Schuster never fulfilled his potential after making the switch. The last player to go between the two clubs Luis Figo had a good first season at Real Madrid but his second season can only be classified as poor. In fact after his first away match to Barcelona the player received such hostile welcome, he did not play the two matches against Barcelona in his second season (1 due to injury, but the second many supporters felt he argued with the referee (Quarter final vs B.Munchen) to give him a yellow card so that he had to sit out the first leg (away) in the CL Semi final 2002). Other famous players to go to the other side were: Danish maestro Michael Laudrup, Luis Enrique. These transfers are rare since both clubs hate having to do business with each other, one example is the transfer of Albert Celades from Celta Vigo to Real Madrid. Real Madrid wanted to buy Celades from Barcelona, but Barcelona did not want to sell to Real Madrid. Celta Vigo came in and made a deal with Real Madrid that they would buy him and keep him for a year, and then sell him to Real Madrid instead. Celades joined Real Madrid 1 year later from Celta Vigo. Real Madrid Trophy Chamber Spanish Champions: 28 times Copa Del Rey Champions: 17 times Super Copa Champions: 5 times Liga Cup Champions: 1 time European Champions Cup Winners: 8 times UEFA Cup Champions: 2 times Intercontinental Cup (Toyota Cup) Champions: 2 times Latin Cup Champion: 2 times Little World Cup Champion: 2 times Barcelona Trophy Chamber Spanish Champions: 16 times Copa del Rey Champions: 24 times Super Copa Champions: 9 times European Champions Cup winners: 1 time UEFA Cup Champions: 3 times Cup winners Cup: 4 times European Super Cup: 2 times
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