The 8th matchday of La Liga brings forth a captivating encounter between Sevilla and Barcelona, a fixture that is always far from ordinary. This significance isn`t solely attributed to the immense prestige of these two clubs, but also stems from their shared, unique history: both Andalusian and Catalan giants once had the extraordinary privilege of hosting the unparalleled Diego Armando Maradona within their ranks.
`El Pibe de Oro` – The Golden Boy – beyond captivating fans in Naples and charming supporters at Argentinos Juniors and Boca Juniors early in his career, also embarked on two distinct experiences in Spain. His first Spanish chapter was with Barcelona, between 1982 and 1984, a period where, for various reasons, he didn`t quite settle as he might have desired. His second Spanish adventure took him to Sevilla, towards the twilight of his European career during the 1992/93 season, before he eventually returned to Argentina to play for Newell`s Old Boys and his beloved Boca Juniors.
In anticipation of today`s scheduled match at 4:15 PM local time at the iconic Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium, La Liga has chosen to commemorate this illustrious figure – a former player for both clubs – with a heartfelt post across its social media platforms. Accompanying an evocative image depicting Diego in heaven, comfortably observing the clash between his two former Spanish teams on television, is a poignant message: `With the `10` in memory: Sevilla-Barcelona: a `partidazo` (a great match) fit only for the best.`
