The 5 most important derbies in football
AS Roma vs. Lazio Roma (Derby Della Capitale)This derby remains one of the most eagerly awaited on the European calendar. Both teams are located in capital of Italy , Rome. Also they share the same stadium Stadio Olimpico. The fans are divided socioeconomically. Roma’s fans being more working class and Lazio fans from the wealthier […]
AS Roma vs. Lazio Roma (Derby Della Capitale)
This derby remains one of the most eagerly awaited on the European calendar. Both teams are located in capital of Italy , Rome. Also they share the same stadium Stadio Olimpico. The fans are divided socioeconomically. Roma’s fans being more working class and Lazio fans from the wealthier portion of the city. The two teams don’t see eye to eye with each section of fans believing they hold superiority over the other, this derby saw the first death in Italian football when a Lazio fan was struck in the eye in 1979 by a Roma fired flare.
Liverpool vs. Manchester United (North West derby)
This fixture between Liverpool and Manchester United is one of the most significant sporting rivalries in football, referred to as the North West derby due to the fact that both clubs hail from the North West of England. Matches between the duo have had its fair share of controversy over the years especially when Rafael Benitez and Sir Alex Ferguson were still charge of the teams. Liverpool dominated from the 70’s through to the 80’s but Manchester United took the baton from them in the 90’s through to the new millennium.
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid (El Clasico)
They aren’t just the two biggest clubs in Spain; they are also two biggest football clubs in the world. That’s why this derby is so important. Greatest players in football history played in this clubs, Zidane, Maradona, Figo, Beckham and Ronaldo being some of them. The fans are divided with political positions. Real Madrid is Spanish and Barcelona is Catalan. These matches are always entertaining and most watched in the world.
Fenerbahce vs. Galatasary (Istanbul Derby)
The Turkish are known for their passion in anything they like and football happen to be one of them. These two are the most successful football clubs in the country, have played each other more than 365 times. Many matches provide many intense clashes with many fights between fans. According to numbers, Fenerbahce is more successful then Galatasaray but don’t tell that to a Galatasaray fan.
Boca Juniors vs. River Plate (Superclasico)
The two most successful teams in Argentina. This rivalry is well known all across the world and arguably the biggest rivalry outside of Europe. With numbers, Boca Juniors have edged this fixture in history, winning 117 times compared to River Plate winning 99 times. The most famous incident at this derby was the Puerta 12 tragedy in 1968. 71 fans were killed and 150 fans injured in a huge crush at one of the gates. No one was ever found guilty in history.