7 Greatest team rivalries in club football

7. Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos - Derby of the Eternal Enemie

The rivalry between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos is more of a battle between their fans. It started in 1930, and after that, its fans and supporters never looked back. Olympiacos is the more successful side in Greek football.

6. Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund - Der Klassiker

The biggest rivalry in German Football is between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. Although, the Baravians have always dominated German football, but the only team which has always managed to give them worthy competition is Black Yellow.

5. Boca Juniors vs River Plate - Superclásico

Boca Juniors and River Plate share one of the most raging Rivalries in the world of football. Legends such as Diego Maradona, Gabriel Batistuta, Alfredo Di Stefano, Juan Roman Riquelme, Enzo Francescoli and recently Carlos Tevez have played in the Superclassico.

4. Celtic vs. Rangers - The Old Firm Derby

The rivalry between the Celtic and Rangers started in 1888. Since the start, the Rangers have won 168 matches while the Celtic are a little behind with 161. Legends such as Sir Kenny Dalglish, Henrik Larsson, John Greig and more have stepped on the field in the Old Firm Derby.

3. Liverpool vs. Manchester United - North West Derby

The introduction isn't needed when we talk about the English Giants, Liverpool and Manchester United. It is one of the oldest Rivalries present in world football. When they play against each other, the atmosphere becomes competitive. Legends such as Steven Gerrard, George Best, David Beckham, Kenny Dalglish and many more have been a part of this derby.

2. AC Milan vs. Inter Milan - Derby Della Madonnina

Every football fan remembers the Milan derby of 2005 and the picture is fresh in mind where Rui Costa and Marco Materazzi were standing, watching the smoke and flare. Icons such as Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi, Ronaldinho, Javier Zanetti and more, have blessed the game in the Derby Della Madonnina.

1. Barcelona vs. Real Madrid - El Clasico

Arguably, the most well-known derby in the world of football is El Clasico. The count of Legends who have played in the Derby is majestic. But some of them are Ronaldo Nazàrio, Johan Cruyff, Carles Puyol, and Ferece Puskás are some of the legends that have played the beautiful game for these teams.

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