FC Barcelona is one of the best known teams in the world and as a result has worldwide support. In addition to the city of Barcelona, the team also enjoys massive support throughout the autonomous region of Catalonia. And even outside this area, it is one of the most well supported teams within Spain, the only other team with such backing being Real Madrid.
However, support for FC Barcelona doesn’t stop at Spain’s borders. There are many supporters associations throughout the remainder of Europe, as well as the United States, China and Japan.
The attraction is easy to see, as not only do they win many competitions and have an impressive array of silverware on display at the FC Barcelona museum at the stadium; they also play an extremely attractive style of football that helps them dominate the ball and – on many occasions at least – put the ball in the back of the opposition’s net.
The big matches of the year are when Barça, as it is affectionately known to its fans, faces the other big team in Spain, Real Madrid. The rivalry has much to do with the split in Spain following the civil war when Spain was ruled by the dictator, General Franco.
The matches are hyped up beyond belief within Spain and the stadiums packed out with supporters. That means that demand for tickets is high and booking early essential to secure a place amongst the crowd. Perhaps surprisingly with such strong teams, the results often show how affected the players can be with nerves. Barcelona beat Real Madrid 6-2 at the Bernabeu in 2009 when a much closer result should have been expected.
Whatever the reason, if you are a lover of soccer then the Nou Camp definitely requires at least one visit during your lifetime.Keep up to date with the FC Barcelona schedule when it comes out in mid-July and book early to avoid being disappointed.
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