PM Modi Highlights Spanish Football's Popularity in India

Vadodara- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a roadshow in Vadodara on Monday, highlighted the immense popularity of Spanish football in India, citing the passionate following of La Liga's biggest rivalry between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.

Modi, speaking alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, remarked on the significant interest generated by Saturday's 'El Clasico' match, stating that the passion for both clubs runs just as deep in India as it does in Spain. He further noted the lively banter between fans of the two clubs in India, mirroring the intensity of the rivalry in Spain itself.

Barcelona secured a resounding 4-0 victory at Real Madrid's home ground, the Santiago Bernabeu, on Saturday. The win saw Barcelona fans celebrating a significant victory against two of their biggest rivals, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, in the same week.