International football
In the last 10 official classics, rivalry has been more alive than ever, in duels played both in LaLiga, as in Copa del Rey and Super Cup of Spain.
Barcelona players celebrate a goal from their team during the Copa del Rey final. (Free Press Photo: EFE)
The world of football stops this Sunday, May 11 with a new edition of the Spanish classic between Barcelona and real Madridmatch corresponding to Day 35 of LaLiga 2024-2025. Beyond the present of both teams in the table – leading barcelona with 79 points and Madrid on the prowl with 75 – this duel arrives wrapped by an intense story in recent years.
In the last 10 official classicsthe rivalry has been more alive than ever, with 5 victories for Barcelona, 4 for Real Madrid and 1 drawin duels played both in LaLiga, as in Copa del Rey and Super Cup of Spain. The balance in recent results shows that there is no margin of error for either of the two giants.
The most recent confrontation was the Final of the Copa del Rey on April 26, in which the Barcelona won 3-2 After a vibrant comeback in the extension, with decisive goal by Jules Kundé. Before that, on January 12, the Catalans had already thrashed 5-2 in the Super Cup Endadding an emotional blow to those of Ancelotti.
As for the Total historyhe Real Madrid dominates with 105 victoriesby 103 of Barcelonaand have registered 52 draws. In addition, in 270 official matches they have noted 868 goalswith 437 in favor of the meringues and 431 of the Culés.
Among the most remembered matches is the April 2023when Real Madrid thrashed Barsa 4-0 at Camp Nou for the semifinals of the Copa del Rey. TThe culé 4-0 victory of the October 26, 2024 In LaLiga, who left Madrid very touched at that time.
This classic can not only define the champion of LaLiga 2025, but it can also tip the historical balance in favor of some. Robert Lewandowski and Kylian Mbappéprotagonists in attack, could define the game.
The duel will be played at 8.15 (Guatemala time) and will be transmitted by Sky Sportswith the expectation of millions of fans worldwide. A classic that not only adds points, but history.
Results in the last 10 classics
| Date | Competition | Result |
| January 15, 2023 | Spanish Super Cup (Final) | 3-1 Victoria del Barcelona |
| March 2, 2023 | Copa del Rey (semifinals) | 1-0 Barcelona Victoria |
| March 19, 2023 | League (Day 26) | 2-1 Victoria del Barcelona |
| April 5, 2023 | Copa del Rey (semifinals) | 4-0 Real Madrid Victoria |
| October 28, 2023 | League (Day 11) | 2-1 Victoria del Real Madrid |
| January 14, 2024 | Spanish Super Cup (Final) | 4-1 Victoria del Real Madrid |
| April 21, 2024 | League (Day 32) | 3-2 Real Madrid Victoria |
| October 26, 2024 | League (Day 11) | 4-0 Barcelona Victoria |
| January 12, 2024 | Spanish Super Cup (Final) | 5-2 Barcelona Victoria |
| April 26, 2025 | Copa del Rey (Final) | 3-2 Barcelona Victoria |