Watch: PM Narendra Modi highlights Real Madrid vs Barcelona fan rivalry in India

Real Madrid and Barcelona enjoy a massive fan following across the globe and the rivalry once again took centerstage in the past week. Real Madrid, who were hosting Barcelona in a LaLiga tie, endured a four-goal humiliation, also helping the latter take a six-point lead over their arch rivals on the points table. While Real Madrid, in particular their marquee signing Kylian Mbappe, failed to break the off-side traps, Robert Lewandowski, who has been thriving since the arrival of Hansi Flick, completed a brace. Lamine Yamal at 17 became the youngest player to score in El Clasico, and Raphinha hammered final nail in the coffin by sending a delicate chip over the goalkeeper's head to wrap the show at Santiago Bernabeu.

The craze of the rivalry is such that even Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the clash during his speech in Vadodara on Monday. Modi highlighted the same during his address after inaugurating the TATA Aircraft Complex with Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez in attendance.

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"I've heard Yoga is very popular in Spain. Indians also love watching Spanish football. Barcelona's brilliant win over Real Madrid was a major topic of discussion among football fans in India."

"Aur main aapko guarantee ke saath keh sakta hu ki dono clubs k fans mein Bharat mein utni hi nok jhonk bhi huyi jitni Spain mein hoti hain. (And I can guarantee that fans of both the clubs in India engaged in intense banters as it must have happened in Spain.)," the Prime Minister said while touching upon India and Spain's multifaceted partnership, which include food, films, and football.