With Subplots Galore, the Clash of History, Culture, and Class Makes up the Mosaic that is El Clásico

By Elizabeth Hanchett, writing from Toronto

As I’m sure everyone knows by now, today, Monday 29 November is one of the biggest days in Spanish football, possibly football as a whole. It is the big clásico, the classic, FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, the two biggest clubs in Spain, and the most successful. Sure, there will be another one coming up next April, but at the moment, this is what’s on everyone’s mind, especially that of those who follow FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.

And if you don’t…I’m sure you’re wishing the entire thing would just be over so you can enjoy the rest of the Liga in peace, because you know that Barça-Madrid isn’t all that important, that there are other teams in the Liga. But bear with us, please.

(Source: matchcentre)