Fc Barcelona - Real Madrid 3 - 2 1996 - 1997 Copa del Rey

The real reason El Clasico is the greatest club match in the world is because no other game features as many brilliant players all together on the same field. The 1996/97 edition, played in the Camp Nou, was no exception to that rule. In response to a poor 1995/96 season, both Barcelona (3rd in La Liga) and Real Madrid (6th in La Liga – how unthinkable today), spent heavily over the summer, reinforcing their squads with big name players. Spearheading Bobby Robson’s joyous Barcelona side is a 20 year old Ronaldo. Slim, fast, skilled and a amazing finisher, Ronaldo is already the world’s best player. And he’s surrounded by creative quality: Guardiola, De La Peña, Figo, Giovani and Luis Enrique. But as always, Real Madrid’s collection of superstars forms just as impressive a list: Hierro, Roberto Carlos, Redondo, Seedorf, Raul, Mijatovic, Suker. And with Fabio Capello as coach, there were no doubts about the defensive strength of this side.