Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona preview: the match of the week

Today, Real Madrid host La Liga leaders FC Barcelona in Bernabéu. Of all the current players, Raúl is the most experienced with 10 goals and 26 appearances in El Clásico.

According to Infostrada The only players with more goals in El Clásico are Alfredo Di Stéfano (Real Madrid) with 14 and César Rodríguez (FC Barcelona) with 12.

Only three players have made more appearances in fixtures between Real Madrid and Barcelona, Francisco Gento (31), Manuel Sanchís (29) and Carlos Santillana (28).

The first top flight encounter between these two clubs dates back to 17 February 1929 when Real secured a 2-1 win at FC Barcelona.

In total Real have the upper hand with 68 wins compared to Barça’s 59 victories.

Most goals in ‘El Clásico’ – current players # Name Club Era
10 Raúl Real Madrid 1995-2008
4 Ruud van Nistelrooy Real Madrid 2006-2008
4 Lionel Messi FC Barcelona 2005-2008
4 Samuel Eto’o FC Barcelona 2004-2008
2 Xavi FC Barcelona 2000-2008

Most matches in ‘El Clásico’ – current players # Name Club Era
26 Raúl Real Madrid 1995-2008
18 Carles Puyol FC Barcelona 1999-2008
17 Iker Casillas Real Madrid 2000-2008
17 Xavi FC Barcelona 2000-2008
16 Guti Real Madrid 1999-2008

Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona in La Liga Real Madrid FC Barcelona
157 Matches Played 157
68 Matches won 59
30 Matches drawn 30
59 Matches lost 68
260 Goals scored 237
237 Goals conceded 260
8-2 (03 Feb 1935) Biggest win home 7-2 (24 Sep 1950)
1-5 (27 Jan 1963) Biggest win away 0-5 (17 Feb 1974)
0-5 (17 Feb 1974) Biggest defeat home 1-5 (27 Jan 1963)
7-2 (24 Sep 1950) Biggest defeat away 8-2 (03 Feb 1935)