El Clásico: A Rivalry Etched in Football History
There’s football and then there’s El Clásico. When Real Madrid and Barcelona play each other, it’s more than just a game, it’s history, glamour, pride, drama, and glory all rolled into ninety minutes. For over a century, these two giants have defined football in Spain and captivated football fans across the world.
BUDDS marks that history with a new auction featuring 48 lots linked to the fixture’s defining players and moments.
Copa de la Coronación. What started as a local competition soon evolved into a contest that mirrored Spain’s wider social and political landscape.
During the Franco years (1939-1975), Real Madrid was seen as the establishment club; Barcelona as a voice for Catalonia. Every match carried meaning well beyond the result.
By the 1950s and 60s, the rivalry had become a stage for dominance and pride. The disputed transfer of Alfredo Di Stéfano set the tone for years to come, followed by eras shaped by Johan Cruyff, Ronaldinho, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Today, El Clásico is a global occasion.
Millions watch as new storylines are written - Guardiola and Mourinho on the touchline, Messi holding his shirt aloft at the Bernabéu, and now Bellingham leading a new generation - his match-worn shirt features as the headline lot in our timed El Clásico auction.
The El Clásico Auction brings together artefacts that tell this story through the players who made it. Explore the collection and bid now - this auction closes 6 November 2025.
From Messi’s brilliance to Bellingham’s rising stardom, each piece in this collection tells a story from the fixture that has defined Spanish football for over a century.
The El Clásico Auction runs until November 6th - explore the full catalogue and bid now.
