5 Most memorable El Clasico disputes 

It is not just a game!
It is not just a game!

#3 Sergio Ramos tackling Luis Suarez

Real Madrid v Barcelona - La Liga
Real Madrid v Barcelona - LaLiga

This incident happened in a game held on 23rd Dec 2017. Luis Suarez dribbled past Sergio Ramos and passed the ball to his teammate, outside the penalty area. In retaliation, Ramos tackled him badly and pushed Suarez in the ground.

Ramos then tried to pick him up forcibly. This was a shocking display of sportsmanship by Ramos and was shown a yellow card.


#4 Cesc Fabregas fouled by Marcelo

Cesc Fabregas fouled by Marcelo 
Cesc Fabregas fouled by Marcelo

The foul happened when Fabregas tried to dribble past Marcelo and was brought down by an offensive tackle. Both the sides fought, and this led to a mass brawl including the support staff, coaches, and other members. This was the Spanish Supercup final and Barcelona won by 3-2.

Fabregas said: "It was a bad tackle—I was lucky [not to get hurt], But I didn't see anything after that."


#5 Pepe steps on Messi’s hand

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Pepe stamps on Messi's hand

Pepe is a violent player and thrives on offensive play. He stepped on Messi’s hand when the latter was lying injured on the ground at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Everyone watching the game mentioned that it was intentional.

Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho criticized the incident claiming they did not see it. Madrid lost to Barcelona 2-1 at the Copa del Rey quarterfinal.

Earlier Pepe was involved in several on-field clashes with Cesc Fabregas and Busquets on the field.

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