El Clásico
Famous Matches/RivalriesThe name given to any football match between fierce Spanish rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
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Miracle of Istanbul
The 2005 Champions League Final where Liverpool came back from 3-0 down at halftime against AC Milan to draw 3-3 and win on penalties.
Revierderby
The rivalry between German clubs Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04, named after the Ruhr mining region.
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.
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