Stars who left their mark in the history of El Clásico

Lionel Messi leads the all-time scoring list in matches between Barcelona and Real Madrid with 26 goals, while Sergio Busquets holds the record for the most appearances in El Clásico, having played 48 matches between the two rivals.

Messi tops the list of all-time goalscorers in El Clásico with 26 goals, ahead of Real Madrid legends Alfredo Di Stéfano and Cristiano Ronaldo, who each scored 18 goals in encounters between the two teams.

These figures confirm the scoring position held by the Argentine star in the history of encounters between Barcelona and Real Madrid, having surpassed the top scorers who wore the jersey of the royal club.

Sergio Busquets leads the list of players with the most appearances in El Clásico with 48 matches, followed by Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi, who have each participated in 45 encounters.

These figures highlight the top stars of Barcelona and Real Madrid across different generations, shedding light on the record of appearances and individual goals in one of the most famous football competitions.