Express Sport has ranked the 21 best rivalries in world football, with Manchester United vs Liverpool placed 11th. The list spans the globe, from city-splitting derbies to match-ups defined by social, political and religious divides.
El Trafico and South American Classics
At number 21 sits LAFC vs LA Galaxy. Although the first instalment of El Trafico only came in 2018, matches since have been feisty affairs, with Los Angeles's football-loving diasporas making the fixture feel far removed from the usual American soccer experience.
Number 20 is Flamengo vs Fluminense, one of South America's fiercest rivalries, seeing two giants of Rio de Janeiro face off in a match-up that rarely passes without incident.
European Heavyweights and Argentine Passion
Le Classique, PSG vs Marseille, takes 19th place. It might not have the same heritage as other derbies on the list, but remains a worthy entry. Argentina's Rosario Central vs Newell's Old Boys is 18th, with the two Rosario clubs' rivalry rooted in historic social divides.
Manchester United vs Liverpool, one of football's most famous fixtures, comes in at 11th on the countdown.
