Show Notes
Why is El Clásico so popular? Real Madrid vs Barcelona is one of football's greatest rivalries. But how much of El Clásico's history do we really understand? Ahead of Barcelona vs Real Madrid on Sunday, 25 October, Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by football journalist and author Joey D'Urso to uncover the extraordinary story behind Spanish football's biggest fixture. From Francisco Franco and the Spanish Civil War to Alfredo Di Stéfano's controversial arrival at Real Madrid, the rivalry is rooted in far more than football. How did Santiago Bernabéu build Madrid into a European superpower? Why did Johan Cruyff become so important to Barcelona's identity? And how did Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and the Galácticos turn El Clásico into a global phenomenon? The conversation also explores the modern rivalry between Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, Rodri's decision to join Barcelona, José Mourinho's return to Real Madrid and whether LaLiga's two biggest clubs have become too powerful for Spanish football. Joey D'Urso is the author of More Than a Shirt and the forthcoming Fields of Power, exploring world history through football stadiums. This is The Brazilian Shirt Name Podcast on FC Camisa, where football's stories are told properly. Who do you think will win El Clásico? And which moment in history has done the most to shape this rivalry? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to FC Camisa for more football stories, history and analysis. Join our WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T
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