What does the cryptic crossword clue "Two football teams without arrogance among stars (13)" mean?

The definition is "among stars". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). INTER (synonym="from Milan") + SIDE (synonym="informal term for “arrogance”/pretentious manner") + REAL (synonym="from Madrid") = INTERSIDEREAL The answer is INTERSIDEREAL.

Two football teams without arrogance among stars (13)

Guardian Cryptic #29439 | 8 Down | 2024-07-19 flower

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