Best derby

lol nothing better than the derby : Roma vs Lazio

Revierderby for the pure entertainment factor of it. Not only is it a heated rivalry between Dortmund and Schalke, but both sets of teams have a great sense of humour and prank each other repeatedly, and hilariously.

Also, as of late they are also great matches from a sporting perspective, but of course, this is also true for the Milan derby and the Clasico, I just can't see or hear anything about the Clasico anymore, it's so overexposed, it annoys me.
And the Milan clubs, well, suffer from Italian Stadium Atmosphere Syndrome, imho.

I always tune in to watch MilanxInter and RomaXLazio

Sevilla-Real Betis and the Rome Derby.

Clasico is not a derby at all.


The only true and good derby in France is Lyon vs Saint-Etienne.

OLpower wrote:Clasico is not a derby at all.


The only true and good derby in France is Lyon vs Saint-Etienne.

Ever heard of Le Classique?

Crimson wrote:Do over 500million people tune in to watch any other game?

There's your answer...

Only reason that many people watch it is to see Messi and Ronaldo go against each other tbh. How many non La Liga fans watched el clasico pre Messi-Ronaldo?

El Clasico is historic ffs, Missi and Ronaldo are just lucky to be part of it atm

Talking about some fierce derbies, Tyne-Wear is one of those. Also, West Ham-Milwall is absolutely heated through the roof and often ends up in fights either between players or between fans or both lol. Definitely a place I do not want to be in but I love to watch.

halamadrid2 wrote:El Clasico is historic ffs, Missi and Ronaldo are just lucky to be part of it atm

Yes its historic. But the number of viewers it gets these days is historic BECAUSE of Messi and Ronaldo.

Old Firm >>>>

Blue Barrett wrote:

halamadrid2 wrote:El Clasico is historic ffs, Missi and Ronaldo are just lucky to be part of it atm

Yes its historic. But the number of viewers it gets these days is historic BECAUSE of Messi and Ronaldo.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/7773775.stm

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2002/aug/28/sport.danrookwood

Short history, pre-Ronaldo, since I assume you mean Messi-Ronaldo rivalry. There's pre-Messi info as well.

Number of viewers these days is historic because of rising internet penetration rates across the third world and increased Television accessibility.

But alas, it's not a derby, so this talk is futile.

Esapnyol- Barca is usually enjoyable especially if it's 2007

Tbh if teams like Milan and Inter for example were to be in the peak of their powers we could probably see similar viewership rates or atleast close to it.
Or maybe the Manchester Derby would be much more viable example seeing how the PL is just so popular all across the world.

So lets not overrate the significance of the Clasico..You are getting such viewership numbers since not only for the reasons mentioned above but also mainly they are by far the two best teams in football with two of the best footballers in the world plying their trade at their respective clubs.

again the viewership has always been high for clasicos, they are just lucky to be part of it don't want to turn into a bot ffs

It was the best and most fierce derby long before Missi and Ronaldo became famous and it has just continued, next decade when we Ronaldo and Missi have retired it will be even more famous not because of the quality have increased(altho it will) but as josh said its becoming easier to watch it these days and Tv contract are becoming cheaper etc and clasico is more famous and actionated(is that even a word??) these days than the zzzzz Manchester derby hence more people tune in to watch it

you can find anything in it, quality/technique/drama/comedy you name it, its appealing to all age ranges, all sexualities, both genders and to people with low IQs

Surag wrote:Tbh if teams like Milan and Inter for example were to be in the peak of their powers we could probably see similar viewership rates or atleast close to it.
Or maybe the Manchester Derby would be much more viable example seeing how the PL is just so popular all across the world.

So lets not overrate the significance of the Clasico..You are getting such viewership numbers since not only for the reasons mentioned above but also mainly they are by far the two best teams in football with two of the best footballers in the world plying their trade at their respective clubs.

I don't disagree.

But he's saying people are watching the matches because of Messi and Ronaldo. I suppose 10 years ago people were watching because of Zidane and Rivaldo, 50 years ago they were watching because of Di Stefano and Kuba.

Messi and Ronaldo could cease to exist tomorrow and someone would step in to fill the void, the enduring history both clubs present is clear enough evidence.

I don't think it's the most entertaining (though as a fan it's the most gripping and anticipated match), and I think that's what's being asked. So fair enough. But don't reduce 50 years to the likes of Ronaldo.

Well, I'd only watch the Spanish Clasico if there is no BL match at the same time (or another match in which I'd have a vested interest) ^^

rwo power wrote:Well, I'd only watch the Spanish Clasico if there is no BL match at the same time (or another match in which I'd have a vested interest) ^^

i know secretly you tune in to watch the clasico to check on Xabi Alonso, there is nothing to be ashamed of

Argentina vs Brazil, Boca vs River, El Clasico and the Milan derby are my favorite ones to watch, and provide the most entertainment imo.

Why do we have to pick which is best when we can watch them all?

Are people really using popularity to decide which is the best derby?

Call of Duty breaks record sales every year but is that the best game?

Silliest argument i have ever seen lol.

Anyone i think you will find the derby that involves the team you support will always be your favourite.

I find the Tyne Wear Derby the best even though i shit my pants every year over the sheer possibility of losing

halamadrid2 wrote:

rwo power wrote:Well, I'd only watch the Spanish Clasico if there is no BL match at the same time (or another match in which I'd have a vested interest) ^^

i know secretly you tune in to watch the clasico to check on Xabi Alonso, there is nothing to be ashamed of

Eeeew. Naw. Not really my type. And he's always fizzing around in the middle of the pitch instead of cooly keeping watch between the sticks

Could anyone explain what derby means? I mean some don't consider Clasico a derby, so that makes me wonder if i have the right idea what derby is?

eelir wrote:Could anyone explain what derby means? I mean some don't consider Clasico a derby, so that makes me wonder if i have the right idea what derby is?

classico: barca madrid
bayern madrid
chelsea barca
chelsea manu
derby: manu manc
roma lazio
millan inter
madrid atletico

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Are people really using popularity to decide which is the best derby?

Call of Duty breaks record sales every year but is that the best game?

Silliest argument i have ever seen lol.

Anyone i think you will find the derby that involves the team you support will always be your favourite.

I find the Tyne Wear Derby the best even though i shit my pants every year over the sheer possibility of losing

It's completely fallacious, appealing to popularity at it's simplest form.
Millions of people tune in each week to watch MTV's Jersey Shore, that doesn't make it a quality television program.

My favourite derby (since Juventus vs. Inter isn't technically a derby) is Roma vs. Lazio. As a neutral this is always a fun game because there are usually goals and there is always drama. This is the type of a game that I would actually be afraid to watch live in the stadium.

la bestia negra wrote:

eelir wrote:Could anyone explain what derby means? I mean some don't consider Clasico a derby, so that makes me wonder if i have the right idea what derby is?

classico: barca madrid
bayern madrid
chelsea barca
chelsea manu
derby: manu manc
roma lazio
millan inter
madrid atletico

yeah derby is when city rivals face each other for the bragging rights in the city.

Schalke vs. Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid vs Atletico
Barca vs. Espanyol
Sevilla vs. Betis
Roma vs. Lazio
Milan vs. Inter
Juve vs. Torino
Liverpool vs. Everton
Man City vs. Man United
Newcaslte vs. Sunderland
Celtic vs. Rangers
River Plate vs. Boca Juniors
CSKA Moskva vs. Spartak Moskva

actually not only cites but states as well

Well i guess i had a wrong impression for clasico as there is much more then football, and to me that was a kind of derby -> long rivalry that transcends sport. Thats why i consider some NT's as derbys as well.