The El Clasico is one of the most popular fixtures in club football, and the tensions between the two sides, Real Madrid and Barcelona, are nothing short of any traditional derby. The two clubs are the most successful in Spanish history, and their intense rivalry can be traced back to the days of the Spanish Civil War.
The two clubs will come face to face for the first time this season tonight when Madrid host their eternal rivals at the Santiago Bernabeu. Both teams are on 22 points each presently, with the Catalan side at the top of the table based on goal difference.
Here are some records that we should watch out for as the Spanish giants clash in the capital:
El Clasico history
The El Clasico is the most-played fixture in the history of the Spanish top-flight. The two sides have met on 184 occasions till date, with Los Blancos winning on 76 occasions and Blaugrana picking up 73 wins. Both teams have scored 295 goals each in the fixture till date.
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Barca’s win record
Barcelona, since 2019, have not managed to defeat Real Madrid in two consecutive competitive matches. Their last win against the 14-time European champions came in March 2022, which they won with a scoreline of 4-0. They have a chance of repeating history if they manage to win away from home tonight.
Real Madrid’s win record
Los Blancos have proven to be the stronger side between the two Spanish giants off late, winning five out of the last six El Clasicos. This is equal to the number of victories they managed to pick up in the previous 18 matches between the two sides, in which Madrid have won five, drew four, and lost the other nine.
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Barca have conceded one league goal this season
Barcelona have kept clean sheets in every league match this season bar one. They have conceded only one goal in eight matches. If Los Blancos manage to score one past them, it will only be the second time that Barca’s defense is breached this season.
