Madrid Derby: Passion and Respect on the Field and in the Networks
The recent derby between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid was a true volcano of emotions, both on the field and on social media. Despite the cross-accusations and the arbitration controversy, the match showed a notable decrease in insults compared to the previous derby, registering a hate index of 6.3 out of 10, the lowest in recent seasons.
While the refereeing decisions generated controversy and activated the fans, there were outstanding moments that helped to balance the atmosphere. In particular, the emotional tribute to Marcelo, a Real Madrid legend, generated a torrent of positive messages, reaching 37,600 mentions and acting as a balm to calm tempers.
The derby, although still a high-tension match, showed a significant improvement in the behavior of fans on social networks. The MOOD tool, which measures conversations on social networks around LALIGA, recorded 15,800 insults in the match, 32% less than in the previous derby.
This data reflects an effort by both fans to maintain respect and sportsmanship, even in the most heated moments of the match. Although the Madrid derby is still one of the matches with the most hate comments, the downward trend in insults is a positive sign. Atlético de Madrid, with its grit and passion, always generates intense emotions, but mutual respect between fans is essential to enjoy football at its best. The Madrid derby is getting closer to passing the test in terms of insults.
