Real Madrid v Barcelona: stats and history of Spain’s biggest rivalry | OneFootball

In yet another chapter of the rivalry between the Spanish giants, Real Madrid and Barcelona face off this Sunday at 12:15 PM (Brasília time) at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Over the years, there have been 260 official matches, with 105 victories for Real Madrid, 103 for Barcelona, and 52 draws. The matchup is one of the most balanced among the great classics of world football. Clashes like Manchester United vs Liverpool (84 wins to 72), Arsenal vs Tottenham (84 to 61), and Inter vs Milan (91 to 82) do not have a history as evenly matched as El Clásico.

The rivalry has been present since the beginning of the elite of Spanish football, as both clubs are founding members of LaLiga and neither has ever been relegated in the history of the competition.

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Great names of the classic

Lionel Messi is the top scorer in the history of El Clásico, with 26 goals in 48 matches, as well as the top assist provider, with 14 assists. Right behind him are Alfredo Di Stéfano and Cristiano Ronaldo, both with 18 goals.

Real Madrid has scored 439 goals in the matchup, while Barcelona has found the net 432 times. Former goalkeeper Víctor Valdés holds the record for the most clean sheets, with seven matches. Another notable name is Sergio Ramos, who leads in the number of combined cautions and expulsions in the history of the classic: 22 yellow cards and five red cards.

Historic numbers of the classic

Real Madrid holds the record for the biggest win in the history of the matchup, with an impressive 11-1 over Barcelona in a Copa del Rey match in 1943. The game was so tense that many consider it one of the sparks for the intense rivalry between the clubs.

Also in 1943, there was a 5-5 draw between the teams in the national championship, and in 1916 they also finished 6-6 in another Copa del Rey match.

Real Madrid also holds the record for the longest winning streak, with seven consecutive victories between 1962 and 1965. Currently, Barcelona is looking to get closer to that mark, enjoying a run of four consecutive wins, having won all the encounters of the 2024/25 season.

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