Height of Rivalry?

There are countless club rivalries across the globe, and the debate for which derby between rivals of the same city is a futile exercise, as rarely do fans concede that another rivalry is more compelling than their own. Of the fiercest rivalries that include Celtic-Rangers, Milan-Inter, Tottenham-Arsenal, Roma-Lazio, Liverpool-Everton, one stands out in my eyes as the fiercest and most compelling of all: Boca Juniors-River Plate. The Buenos Aires rivals, separated by mere miles, are unquestionably the two biggest clubs in Argentina, and though the sprawling populace have other clubs to support in the capital (Independiente, San Lorenzo, Racing, Velez, etc), Boca and River command the majority of the love from portenos. The rivalry is intense each and every year, but it reaches an even higher pitch in seasons when both clubs are contending for the title. More than half way through this year's Clausura, Boca and River are both undefeated, and within three points of each other at the top of the table. Recent champions Estudiantes La Plata and San Lorenzo are also contending for the title, making this run for the Clausura a riveting race between the country's top four clubs. But the rivalry between Boca and River, with each without a loss, is the story, and must be followed closely. The rivals meet in two weeks time, and you can bet there will be a ton of anticipation to the superclasico. This derby of all derbys, possibly the best rivalry in club football anywhere in the world, wcould reach its height in the coming weeks. We'll be back in a few days with more thoughts and anticipation.