The Athletic is attending some of the most ferocious derbies across Europe, charting the history of the continent’s most deep-rooted and volatile rivalries. When Real Madrid beats Barcelona, the whole city trembles.” Not on this occasion it didn’t. Barcelona fans during the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid at Nou Camp in April 2002 Santiago Bernabeu, whose name adorns Real …
Club football’s biggest derby is back as Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona clash at the fabled Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid, featuring the great Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas, won 1-0 that day at the Bernabeu but were unable to prevent Barcelona to win their first LaLiga title in seven years. The 1960s: Di Stefano continues to haunt Barcelona …
