El Clásico | ||
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Stadiums | Camp Nou (Barcelona) Santiago Bernabéu (Real Madrid) | |
First meeting | 13 May 1902 1902 Copa de la Coronación FC Barcelona 3–1 Madrid FC | |
Teams | Barcelona Real Madrid | |
Meetings total | 257 (official matches) | |
Most wins | Real Madrid (105) | |
Most player appearances | Sergio Busquets (48) | |
Top scorer | Lionel Messi (26) | |
Latest meeting | 21 April 2024 La Liga Real Madrid 3–2 Barcelona | |
Next meeting | 3 August 2024 Friendly Barcelona v Real Madrid | |
Largest victory | Real Madrid 11–1 Barcelona Copa del Rey (19 June 1943) |
El Clásico or El Clàssic (in Catalan, əl ˈklasik), both meaning "The Classic", is the name given to any football match between rival clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid. Originally referring to competitions held in the Spanish championship, the term now includes every match between the clubs, such as those in the UEFA Champions League, Supercopa de España and Copa del Rey. It is considered one of the biggest club football games in the world and is among the most viewed annual sporting events. A fixture known for its intensity, it has featured memorable goal celebrations from both teams, often involving mockery from both sides.
See also[]
- Madrid derby
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