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·26 October 2025

Clásico / Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona: 10 incredible stats you (probably) didn’t know!

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257 official encountersSince their first meeting in 1902, Real and Barça have faced off 257 times across all competitions. Real holds a slight edge with 105 wins compared to Barça’s 104.
Over 800 goals scoredThe two giants have netted a combined total of over 880 goals in Clásico history, averaging 3.4 goals per match.
Lionel Messi, king of the ClásicoWith 26 goals, Lionel Messi remains the all-time top scorer in this fierce rivalry. Cristiano Ronaldo follows with 18 goals.
Sergio Ramos, appearance record holderThe Spanish defender has played in 45 Clásicos, an all-time high, ahead of Messi (also 45) and Busquets (43).
Real, more dominant in the Champions LeagueIn European competitions, Madrid has a clear upper hand: 3 wins in 4 meetings against Barça.
A Clásico watched by over 650 million viewersEvery edition ranks among the most watched sporting events globally, sometimes even surpassing the Champions League final.
Barça, comeback kingsThe Catalans have overturned a losing scoreline 12 times against Real, a national record.
Bellingham follows Ronaldo’s footstepsThe English midfielder has scored in his first two Clásicos for Real, matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s achievement.
Yamal, youngest player in Clásico historyAt 17, Lamine Yamal became the youngest player ever to take part in this storied fixture.
A title-deciding matchIn 61% of cases

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