International Press talks about chants for independence In "El Clásico"

Yesterday's match was not just a football match. Aside from “El Clásico,” Camp Nou saw another demonstration of power by the Catalans demanding independence. People screamed independence in a peaceful and civilized way, and no incidents were reported. This events have been reflected in the international press. 

Here are some excerpts:

The National: Shooting stars for Real and Barcelona share the spoils

At 17 minutes and 14 seconds - Barcelona fell to a Franco-Spanish army in the 1714 Spanish War of Succession - fans held those flags up and shouted for independence, knowing that a worldwide television audience in excess of 400 million would be watching.

CNN: Messi and Ronaldo ensure honors shared in 222nd El Clasico. 

The passionate atmosphere Sunday went up a notch as Barcelona officials allowed fans to display the yellow and red colors of Catalonia in a giant mosaic, holding up cards to get the effect.
And at exactly 17 minutes and 14 seconds, chants for independence rang out in reference to the Catalans' military defeat to the Royalists in the War of Spanish Succession in 1714.

France Press: Spanish passion play becomes homage to Catalonia

Although a vital league game between Spain’s top two clubs, the clash represents a fierce political tradition between the centralism of Madrid and the rights of the autonomous region of Catalonia.
One banner amongst the 98,000 fans read simply: “Freedom for Catalonia”.

L'Équipe: Un drapeau catalan déployé

The monumental senyera, the name of Catalonia's flag, striped red and yellow, was accompanied in the stands by many estelades—Catalan flags with a white star on a blue background, symbolizing the independence aspirations of Catalonia. On the 17th minute, the whole Camp Nou also sung with one cry: Independència.

So Foot: Cristiano Ronaldo et Lionel Messi font match nul

The first half really starts when, 17 minutes and 14 seconds, the whole Camp Nou shouted "Independence." 1714, as the date of the fall of Barcelona in the hands of the Spanish crown.