From Milan to Camp Nou.. Barcelona enters history and Real Madrid joins the list of “most severe defeats” | sports

Barcelona achieved an unprecedented historical achievement after officially clinching the Spanish Football League title during the “El Clásico” confrontation against Real Madrid at the “Camp Nou” stadium, beating them 2-0, which doubles the severity of Real Madrid’s defeat.

This is the first time in the history of the Catalan club that the title has been decided in a direct confrontation against its traditional rival, which gives this potential victory exceptional dimensions in the archives of the rivalry between the two poles.

The Athletic website reviewed a list of some of the harshest defeats in the history of football at the club level:

Boca Juniors loses the Copa Libertadores final to River Plate (2018)

Boca Juniors’ loss to River Plate in the Copa Libertadores final was not just a loss of a title, but rather a defeat of identity.

After fan attacks in Buenos Aires, the match was moved to the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid.

Boca lost 3-1 in Madrid, depriving the fans of the right to cry on their stands, and history records that River Plate won the “Final of the Century” on another continent, away from the hustle and bustle of the “Bombonera.”

Atletico’s struggle against Real Madrid twice (2014-2016)

Diego Simeone’s side are still craving their first Champions League title, having lost the final twice in 2014 and 2016.

In 2014, Atletico was leading as the match entered stoppage time, before Sergio Ramos scored the equalizer with a header in the 93rd minute, after which Atletico collapsed. Real Madrid dominated the game, winning 4-1 in extra time.

In 2016, the scenario was repeated with greater severity. An offside goal by Ramos, a missed penalty kick from Griezmann, and then Cristiano Ronaldo’s deadly kick that gave Real Madrid the “eleventh”, turning the Champions League into a nightmare haunting Simeone.

Arsenal thwarts Tottenham’s hopes at home (2004)

If there is anything worse than losing the title, it is watching your historic rival celebrate his inauguration as king of the league in your own home. This is what happened with Spurs.

Arsenal (the undefeated team) entered White Hart Lane needing only one point to win the English Premier League.

The Gunners took the lead with goals from Vieira and Perez, and despite Tottenham’s late comeback with a 2-2 draw thanks to a Robbie Keane penalty, the draw was enough to declare Arsenal champions.

Arsene Wenger’s players celebrated madly on the grass of Tottenham’s stadium, in a scene that broke the pride of “Spurs” fans.

This wasn’t the first time; Rather, it was the second time in Arsenal’s history that the title was won at the stadium of its arch-neighbor (after 1971), which made the “White Hart Lane” stadium look like a stage for the coronation of the opponents, not the owners.

The fall of Manchester United (2011)

When Manchester United fell 6-1 at Old Trafford, the result was not just numbers, but rather an announcement of the end of an era.

Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City thrashed defending champions Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford in October 2011.

They scored prolific goals and made their mark on what would become their first Premier League title in 2011.

The statistics piled up harshly for United. It was their worst home defeat since February 1955, City’s biggest win in a City derby, and proof that the club that Sir Alex Ferguson once called “the noisy neighbours” was a force to be reckoned with.

City’s six goals that day proved crucial later in the season, when City edged United to the Premier League title on goal difference after that moment.

“It’s the worst result in my history,” Ferguson said after the match. “The shame of this defeat will weigh on us.”

Sheffield Wednesday are relegated to Sheffield United (2026)

Last February, the city of Sheffield experienced the toughest derby in its modern history.

Sheffield Wednesday entered their match against rival United at Bramall Lane burdened by an 18-point deficit and financial crises.

The defeat (2-1) did not only mean relegation, but was recorded as the “fastest official relegation” in the history of England, and in the hands of the arch-rival and in its stronghold.

Derby “Tears and Blood”: Italy, Turkey and Scotland

Milan 2001: History recorded Milan’s 6-0 victory over Inter, on a night when the Nerazzurri players cried inside the locker room at halftime due to the severity of the football insult.

During the second half of Milan’s thumping derby at the San Siro in May 2001, an Inter fan stormed onto the pitch and begged Milan defender Alessandro Costacurta to have mercy on him.

Istanbul 1996: Galatasaray coach Graeme Souness planted his club’s flag in the middle of the Fenerbahce stadium after winning the cup, in a scene that almost sparked a civil war in the city.

Glasgow 1999: Rangers won the title at Celtic Park (3-0), in a bloody match that witnessed referee Hugh Dallas bleeding after being hit by a projectile, and 3 players were sent off.