9. Derby

     Derby match means that two teams of the same region or city, district play the game. This word was generated in England. This game is more intense than usual game. Especially, fun of two team is very excited when the game conducted. Some derby matches are in Liga Espanola, so I introduce them.

     First, the most famous derby match in Liga Espanola is Barcelona FC vs Real Madrid. This match is called “El Clasico”. There are some reasons why this match attracts attention. Two teams win dispute every year in Liga Espanola, so this match is very important to win the league. The hometown of Real Madrid is Madrid and the hometown of Barcelona FC is Barcelona. Two cities are big city of Spain. Until now, this match is conducted 166 times. Real Madrid won Barcelona 70 times and Barcelona won Real Madrid won 64 times. The dispute of this two teams is so intense that various problems occur. For example, when the game is conducted, the dispute occurs. In 2000, Luis Figo transfered from FC Barcelona to Real Madrid. When Clasico was played, he was thrown various things from Barcelona’s fan. Many people in the world attract attention this game, so  I think to want suporter not to prevent the game.  

　   Second, Madrid derby is very famous. The game is Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid. The hometown of two teams is Madrid which is capital city of Spain. Real Madrid is supported by various class’s fan including rich person. Other hand, Atletico Madrid is supported by working class. This game also rises as much as Clasico.

   

      
.    Third, Barcelona derby is Barcelona FC vs Espanyol. The hometown of two teams is Barcelona which is famous for art. Thus, many fan request spectacle soccer. Espanyol is consisted of people of Catalonia, but Barcelona is consisted of almost foreign countries peoples. Both teams have long history and continue to play this match. But, now, Barcelona is stronger than Espanyol.

   

 

 

 

   

 

    Forth, Seville derby is Sevilla FC vs Real Betis. The hometown of two team is Seville. They have a complex history. In 1905, Sevilla FC was established by employee of the local coal mine. Leaders of its team discriminate the lowly and they didn’t let them play the game, so they criticized them. They established Real Betis. Even now, It said that their relation is bad. Fan of Sevillia FC is the most enthusiastic in Spain, so the game is very exciting.

    Derby match is very exciting, so it is very impressive.