Battle of Santiago
Famous Matches/RivalriesThe 1962 World Cup match between Chile and Italy, known for its extreme violence, requiring police intervention on the pitch multiple times.
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Derby d'Italia
The 'Derby of Italy'; the name given to matches between Juventus and Inter Milan, two of Italy's most successful and historically dominant clubs.
El Clásico
The name given to any football match between fierce Spanish rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
Superclásico
The match between Buenos Aires rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate. It is frequently cited as the most intense and passionate derby in the world.
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