Though many American sports fans are currently preoccupied with the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs, there's a different sort of post-season sports fever going on right now in Europe: the UEFA Champions League. The annual event, which pits the top soccer clubs from across Europe against one another, is among the most-watched sporting events in the world. This past week, two of Spain's top teams, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona squared off to decide who would play in the event's Championship. The video above celebrates the heated rivalry between these two top-notch teams. Instead of video replays though, we get a beautiful animated recreation of the match. It's sports elevated to high art. Like or loathe soccer, it's a stunning clip to watch.

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