We’ve seen our fair share of soccer derbies and rivalries on beIN Sports, and no matter how many times these teams face off, it’s still as exciting as the first time we watched the clash of fans, chants, and banners. But why are rivalries so thrilling? These heated matchups go way beyond what happens on the field—they’re fueled by a wild mix of tribal loyalty, political and social tension, and a dash of regional pride that gets fans singing: “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

But what about the folks who aren’t die-hard fans of either team? Where do they stand in all of this madness?

Well, those neutral spectators are like that one person at a family soccer quarrel —sitting on the edge of the couch, wide-eyed, munching tortilla chips, and loving every minute of the chaos, even though it has nothing to do with them. They don’t have a horse in the race, but they still can’t look away.

Why are they pumped up?

Several factors come into play. To begin with, the Drama. Derbies are like a soap opera, but with more yelling and fewer commercials. Even if you don’t care who wins, there’s something irresistible about watching players you barely know risk life and limb to settle what feels like a century-old grudge. Then there is the Passion. Raw emotion. Even if you’re just here for a good game, the sheer passion in the stadium is electric. And why not, the Chaos. Derbies are unpredictable, and chaos is always lurking just around the corner. 

Pitch invasions? Check. Chivas chicken pranks? Yup. Liverpool beach balls? Absolutely. Red card for Neymar? Why not? Random flying objects like pig heads for Portuguese traitors? Oh yeah. Even if you don’t care about the score, you’re just waiting for the next crazy thing to happen.

There’s tension, emotion, artistry, and the possibility of absolute mayhem at any moment. It’s the kind of drama you don’t need to belong to the tribe to enjoy. You can just sit back, a drink in hand, and watch the fireworks. Like the Dolphins vs the Jets, or the Lakers vs the Celtics. So, whether you're part of the tribe or just watching the fireworks, soccer derbies are all about the madness—and that's exactly why they're so much fun. Watch them, on beIN Sports. 

Top Rivalries and Derbies on beIN Sports

Le Classique – PSG vs Marseille

Lens vs Lille - Derby du Nord

Nice vs Monaco – Derby de la Cote D’Azur

Lyon vs Saint-Étienne – Derby Rhônalpin

Bastia vs Ajaccio – Derby Corse

Fenerbahçe vs Galatasaray – Intercontinental Derby

Besiktas vs Galatasaray – Istanbul derby and rivalry

Fenerbahçe vs Besiktas – Istanbul derby and rivalry

CAF Cup Final - Zamalek vs Al Hilal – Cairo derby

FAS vs Águila – Clásico de Copas

Alianza vs Firpo – Clásico Joven

Copa Libertadores - Palmeiras vs Santos - Clássico da Saudade

Copa Libertadores - Flamengo vs Fluminense – Fla-Flu

Copa Libertadores - River vs Boca – El Superclásico

Copa Libertadores - Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo – Choque-Rei