By the Numbers: Discover the History of the Clasico
Football fans everywhere are eagerly awaiting the Copa del Rey final today, Saturday, between Real Madrid and Barcelona, at the La Cartuja Stadium in Seville.
The two teams have faced each other in 259 matches across all competitions throughout history, with Real Madrid achieving 105 victories, while Barcelona has won 102 matches, and they have drawn 52 times.
Lionel Messi, the former star of Barcelona, is the all-time top scorer in the Clasico with 26 goals, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo and Di Stéfano with 18 goals each.
In the Copa del Rey, the two teams have met in 38 matches historically, with Real Madrid winning 13 times, compared to Barcelona's 17 victories, and they have drawn 8 matches.
It is noteworthy that Barcelona has won the Copa del Rey title the most times in history with 31 titles, while Real Madrid has won it 20 times, making them the third most successful club in the tournament after Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao.
The two teams have faced each other in 259 matches across all competitions throughout history, with Real Madrid achieving 105 victories, while Barcelona has won 102 matches, and they have drawn 52 times.
Lionel Messi, the former star of Barcelona, is the all-time top scorer in the Clasico with 26 goals, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo and Di Stéfano with 18 goals each.
In the Copa del Rey, the two teams have met in 38 matches historically, with Real Madrid winning 13 times, compared to Barcelona's 17 victories, and they have drawn 8 matches.
It is noteworthy that Barcelona has won the Copa del Rey title the most times in history with 31 titles, while Real Madrid has won it 20 times, making them the third most successful club in the tournament after Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao.