2) Ronaldinho vs Real Madrid
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How often does an opposing player get a standing ovation – especially one who doesn’t even belong to that country? But Ronaldinho is no ordinary player, is he? Embraced by Barcelona fans during his time at the Camp Nou, he had the unique distinction of being applauded by the rival fans at the Santiago Bernabeu as well.
El Clasico continues to bring out the best (and sometimes the worst) in players involved with each passing year and in 2005 it was Ronaldinho who stunned fans worldwide with a performance that underlined his importance to the Barcelona side that would go on to dominate Europe.
The Galacticos project was in full swing at Real Madrid and, in one fell swoop, Ronaldinho had obliterated any sense of entitlement the Blancos felt they had in the same week he would go on to lift the Ballon d’Or.
The home fans were so enraged over the performance of their own players that they stood as one for the man who entertained every football fan watching the game, reminding them that pure talent knows no discrimination based on the colour of the shirt.
