- Real Madrid vs Barcelona Twice a year Real Madrid & Barcelona go head to head in what is considered to be the best soccer games of year (and certainly the most important). Added spice comes from the nationalistic Spain vs Catalunya element! The most national game of the year - bars from north-western Galicia to south-eastern Murcia will be watching this one.
- Sevilla vs Real Betis The Seville Derby. Both are well supported with average attendances of 50,000 plus so when these two come up against each other it is a party - win, lose or draw!
- Deportivo de La Coruna vs Celta de Vigo The Galicia Derby. The main two teams from the north-west tip of Spain have a fierce rivalry. Normally a show of brute strength in which those wearing their hearts on their sleeves win through.
- Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid - All-conquering Real Madrid are a magnet for the middle and upper class Madrileños whereas its the poor relation, Atletico Madrid, are followed more by the working man. Although not so common in recent years, an Atletico victory provokes wild celebrations throughout the city. A defeat, on the other hand, is something the Atletico faithful have become used to and why they are known as the "sufredores" - the sufferers!
If you do think of taking in a game, remember that the kick-off times are only published one week in advance after the television stations have had their picks. Bars showing the game will have the kick-off time published in the window, so you won't miss it.
