Barcelona’s Biggest Wins in El Clasico This Century
The El Clasico has given us so many high-profile matchups throughout history, featuring some of the biggest names to ever grace the sport. It's always been a clash of supremacy; from the Galacticos era to Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona; from the Messi vs. Ronaldo rivalry, El Clasico hasn't failed to disappoint.
This season’s highly anticipated matchup already has the world talking: Kylian Mbappe, the biggest signee of the summer and arguably the best player in the world right now, is set to make his El Clasico debut if he gets fit in time. He will be suiting up with the likes of Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham at the Bernabeu as they prepare to face an in-form Barcelona team featuring Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, and 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal.
Despite being the more dominant team this decade in El Clasico matchups, Barcelona are winless in their last four contests against Real Madrid. Hansi Flick’s men will be looking to break this streak later this month in what could potentially be a crucial match for the La Liga title.
As we anticipate the first El Clasico of the season, it's only right to take a look back at some of Barcelona's biggest El Clasico wins in the last 10 years.
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid - 2018/19
Score: 5-1
Venue: Camp Nou
Real Madrid was enduring a disappointing season when they visited league leaders Barcelona in 2019, and it was clear from the beginning which team had the better chance of winning.
New signing Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring with a fantastic finish before Luis Suarez added another from the penalty spot to put the game past Los Blancos. Marcelo gave the visitors something to cling to early on in the second half but Suarez responded 15 minutes later, putting a fantastic header past Thibaut Courtois.
The Uruguayan joined an elite list of 28 players to score an El Clasico hat trick in the 83rd minute, and Arturo Vidal capped off a dominant performance with a goal four minutes later.
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona (2009/10)
Score: 2-6
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu
Pep Guardiola’s side was already taking Europe by storm when they traveled to the Bernabeu on May 2, 2010. Blaugrana won the first tie at the Camp Nou and were hoping to secure a sweep against Jose Mourinho’s men.
Real Madrid drew first blood thanks to an early goal by Gonzalo Higuain. But they got a taste of what was to come with Thierry Henry and Carles Puyol putting two past Iker Casillas in the 18th and 20th minute, respectively. Lionel Messi added his name to the scoresheet 15 minutes later to give the visitors a two-goal advantage heading into the break.
A Sergio Ramos goal in the 56th minute cut the deficit but Henry restored the two-goal lead barely two minutes later. Messi added his second of the night in the 75th minute and Pique also joined the party, scoring in the 82nd minute.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid (2010/11)
Score: 5-0
Venue: Camp Nou
The two biggest teams in the world; the two best players in the world; arguably the two best coaches in the world. The five-nil triumph in front of a sold-out Camp Nou on November 25, 2010, remains fresh in the minds of Cules.
Both teams hated each other and Jose Mourinho’s pre-game comments on the eve of the game added more animosity between the two camps. It was clear as day that these two teams hated each other from the moment the first whistle blew.
Xavi opened the scoring in the 10th minute and Pedro doubled Barça’s lead seven minutes later. New signing David Villa scored a quick brace in the second half to put the tie past Los Blancos. Substitute Jeffrén Suárez added a fifth to secure a crucial three points for Barcelona. With the return fixture ending in a draw, Guardiola’s men went on to clinch the title, four points ahead of Real Madrid.
Summary
The battle for supremacy will be held live at the Santiago Bernabeu on October 26 at 8 pm CET. Football fans all over the world expect to witness an exciting clash of star power when the two teams face off. Those seeking to place bets on the final El Clasico game of the year can learn from experts at TrustnBet, a trustworthy resource for sports fans and bettors.
Most sportsbooks currently have Barcelona as slight favorites to win, although the odds could change in the coming weeks. Head coach Hansi Flick is expected to have a much deeper squad ahead of the contest, with Frenkie de Jong and Gavi likely to return. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe is in a race against time to get fully fit for his El Clasico after sustaining an injury against Alaves on September 24.
Can Barcelona secure another outstanding victory against Real Madrid? We have to wait to find out.