El Clásico; Real Madrid vs Barcelona Matches Brief History and Records

El Clásico is an international club's big game between two spanish football teams, Real Madrid and Barcelona FC. It has always been a match that attracts large global audience with numerous fans of each team around the world hoping for their team to win.

The two clubs are found in the two largest cities in Spain, Madrid and Barcelona, and their matches are ones that bring heated arguements and entertainment in football.

El Clásico, spanish word meaning "The Classic" football game between rival clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid. The first edition was played on May 13, 1902, a year that Real Madrid was established, which is three years after Barcelona was founded (1899).

The rivalry began after LaLiga has been founded in 1929 as national competition alongside Copa de Espana. The cause could be attributed to disputes over signings, such as the battle for Alfredo di Stefano's signature in the 1950s and controversial refereeing decisions.

Also the boasting of best players of the era between the teams, such as Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho and Lius Suárez for Barcelona and Ferenc Puskas, Christiano Ronlado and Di Stefano for Real Madrid are some reasons that heat up the rivalry.

As the world awaits the 2024/2025 season's first El Clásico, Explore3D-Notes highlights historical statistics and records in El Clásico.

History and Records:

Historically, 300 matches have been played between Barcelona and Real Madrid. 125 wins for Barcelona and 111 wins for Real Madrid whiles drawing on 64 occasions (including official and friendly matches).

In official competitions such as LaLiga and Champions League, Real Madrid has won 105 matches, Barcelona winning100 matches and 52 draws. 853 goals have been scored in all official El Clásicos with 433 goals scored by Real Madrid and 420 goals scored by Barcelona.

In terms of Spanish clubs' football competition (LaLiga) alone, Real Madrid has won 79 times in El Clásico and Barcelona has won 74 games, drawing 35 times. Barcelona has scored 301 goals in LaLiga El Clásicos whiles Real Madrid have 304 goals scored in LaLiga El Clásicos.

Messi and Ronaldo in El Clasico

The player with most goals in El Clásico throughout history is Argentina star Lionel Andres Messi, having 26 El Clásico goals followed the Portuguse Christiano Ronaldo (18 goals).

The last 10 matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona in all competitions and friendly, Real Madrid has won 6 out of 10 with Barcelona winning 4.

The next El Clásico is schedule to kick off on October 26, in the 20224/2025 LaLiga league season. Managers and players of team are highly expected to deliver their top notch performance to take home the three points in the league.

Both teams have demonstrated quality this season, having won their MatchDay 3 champions league games against Germany Dortmond and Baryan Munchi.

The Match is also the first LaLiga El Clásico game for Klian Mbape in Real Madrid and Danny Olmo and coach Hansi Flick in Barcelona.