Matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona are always the biggest dates on the Spanish football calendar with the two grandest clubs in La Liga battling out some memorable contests over the years.
After two meetings already in the 2022/23 season, in La Liga and the Spanish Supercopa, Barcelona and Madrid will meet in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.
Despite no longer boasting the iconic Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo matchup, the match still features some of the biggest names in world football.
The two clubs have faced each other in 252 competitive matches, with Real Madrid winning 101, Barcelona 99 and the teams sharing the spoils 52 times. Former Barca star Messi is the all-time top goalscorer in El Clasico history and the Argentine great is level with Sergio Ramos and Sergio Busquets (45), with the latter set to break the record this season.
Who has won the most El Clasico matches — Real Madrid or Barcelona?
| Competition | Matches | Real Madrid wins | Barcelona wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 185 | 77 | 73 | 35 |
| Copa del Rey | 36 | 12 | 16 | 8 |
| Copa de La Liga | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Supercopa de Espana | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Copa de la Coronacion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Champions League | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 252 | 101 | 99 | 52 |
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