The clashes between Real Madrid and Barcelona are the most famous derby in football history, known as ‘El Clasico’. Since their first meeting in the early 20th century, the two giants have created a long history of thrilling matches and historic results in all competitions: La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España, and the Champions League. In this article, we review the head-to-head record between Real Madrid and Barcelona with complete numbers, the biggest scorelines, the all-time top scorers, and the latest Clasico results.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona statistics in all competitions
According to La Liga figures, the two teams have met in 264 matches, with victories almost evenly split, demonstrating how balanced this derby has been throughout history:
| Statistic | Real Madrid | Draw | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|---|
| All competitions (264 matches) | 106 wins | 52 | 106 wins |
| Goals | 447 goals | — | 438 goals |
Note: The overall tally varies slightly between sources, depending on whether only official matches are counted or the 1902 Coronation Cup match is included.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona in La Liga
La Liga is the biggest stage for El Clasico, and Real Madrid holds a slight advantage:
| La Liga | Real Madrid | Draw | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 matches | 80 wins | 35 | 77 wins |
| Goals | 309 | — | 312 |
El Clasico in the Champions League
The two teams have met 8 times in Europe’s premier competition: Real Madrid won 3 matches, Barcelona won 2, and 3 ended in draws. Highlights include:
- 1959-60 season: Real Madrid win both legs 3-1 in the semi-finals on their way to a fifth European crown.
- 1960-61 season: Barcelona eliminate Real Madrid from the competition for the first time (2-2 then 2-1).
- 2002 semi-final ‘Match of the Century’: Real Madrid win 2-0 at Camp Nou and draw 1-1, then go on to lift their ninth title.
- 2011 semi-final: Barcelona win 2-0 at the Bernabeu with a Messi brace and draw 1-1, then go on to win the title.
El Clasico in the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de España
The domestic cups have produced some of the most exciting Clasicos:
- 2011 Copa del Rey final: Real Madrid win 1-0 after extra time with a Cristiano Ronaldo header.
- 2014 Copa del Rey final: Real Madrid win 2-1 with Gareth Bale’s famous solo goal after a run from the halfway line.
- 2023 Copa del Rey semi-final: Real Madrid thrash Barcelona 4-0 at Camp Nou.
- 2025 Copa del Rey final: Barcelona win 3-2 after extra time.
- 2024 Supercopa final: Real Madrid win 4-1.
- 2025 Supercopa final: Barcelona respond with a 5-2 win.
- 2026 Supercopa final: Barcelona win 3-2 to retain the trophy.
Biggest scorelines in El Clasico history
| Score | Competition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid 11-1 Barcelona | Copa del Rey | 1943 |
| Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid (at the Bernabeu) | La Liga | 1974 |
| Real Madrid 5-0 Barcelona | La Liga | 1995 |
| Barcelona 6-2 Real Madrid (at the Bernabeu) | La Liga | 2009 |
| Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid | La Liga | 2010 |
| Barcelona 5-1 Real Madrid | La Liga | 2018 |
| Barcelona 4-0 Real Madrid (at the Bernabeu) | La Liga | 2022 and 2024 |
| Real Madrid 4-0 Barcelona (at Camp Nou) | Copa del Rey | 2023 |
All-time top scorers in El Clasico
- Lionel Messi (Barcelona): 26 goals in 45 matches, the all-time top scorer in El Clasico, including 18 goals in La Liga.
- Alfredo Di Stefano (Real Madrid): 18 goals.
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid): 18 goals.
Latest Real Madrid vs Barcelona results
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2026 | Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| 11 January 2026 | Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid | Supercopa |
| 26 October 2025 | Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona | La Liga |
| 11 May 2025 | Barcelona 4-3 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| 26 April 2025 | Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (after extra time) | Copa del Rey final |
| 12 January 2025 | Barcelona 5-2 Real Madrid | Supercopa final |
| 26 October 2024 | Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona | La Liga |
| 21 April 2024 | Real Madrid 3-2 Barcelona | La Liga |
| 14 January 2024 | Real Madrid 4-1 Barcelona | Supercopa final |
Barcelona are enjoying a clear period of dominance in recent years, having won 6 of the last 7 official meetings, most notably the 2-0 win in May 2026 that secured the La Liga title for the second consecutive season.
Next Clasico: Barcelona vs Real Madrid
The next meeting is on Sunday 25 October 2026 at Spotify Camp Nou in the tenth round of La Liga. Barcelona go into the match top of the table with a perfect record (27 points from 9 matches), while Real Madrid are third with 21 points, 6 points behind.
Frequently asked questions about the Real Madrid vs Barcelona head-to-head record
How many times have Real Madrid and Barcelona met?
The two teams have met in 264 matches in all competitions according to La Liga figures, including 192 matches in La Liga.
Who has won more Clasicos?
The record is almost even: 106 wins each and 52 draws in all competitions, while Real Madrid lead in La Liga with 80 wins to Barcelona’s 77.
What is the biggest scoreline in El Clasico history?
Real Madrid’s 11-1 win over Barcelona in the Copa del Rey in 1943, the biggest scoreline in the history of the fixture.
Who is the all-time top scorer in El Clasico?
Lionel Messi with 26 goals, followed by Alfredo Di Stefano and Cristiano Ronaldo with 18 goals each.
What was the result of the last Clasico?
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 in La Liga on 10 May 2026 at Camp Nou.
