El Clásico
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El Clásico (English: the classic) is the name given to football (soccer) matches between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. The rivalry comes about as Madrid and Barcelona being the two largest cities in Spain, as well as the two most successful and influential football clubs in the country. The rivalry between the two football teams is by far the largest in Spain and is deeply rooted in politics back to the era of Franco, matches are seen as Castillians against Catalans and where city pride and ideals are at stake. It is considered the biggest derby between any two teams of any sport in the world.
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[edit] History
From the early days of football in Spain the two clubs were seen as representatives of the two rival regions, Castile and Catalonia, as well as the two cities themselves. The rivalry projects what many regard as the political and cultural tensions felt between Castilleans and Catalans.
Both the dictatorships of Primo de Rivera and especially of Francisco Franco, openly suppressed all regional identities (e.g. the peripheral languages were officially banned), so Real Madrid, as the best representative of the sovereign conservative culture, called rightfully the "regime team" (el equipo del gobierno). On the other hand, FC Barcelona was, and still is more than a club (mes que un club) for the Catalonia because it is one of its greatest ambassadors. Also, FC Barcelona is more than a club for many people living elsewhere in Spain, who see Barça as a staunch defender of democratic rights and freedom.
However, during the Spanish Civil War itself, members of both clubs suffered at the hands of Franco supporters. In 1936 FC Barcelona president Josep Sunyol, a Republican, was murdered by Franco's forces. Rafael Sánchez Guerra, another prominent Republican and Real Madrid president at that time, was imprisoned and tortured. They also arrested and murdered a Real vice-president, a club treasurer and an acting president disappeared.
During the 1950s the rivalry was intensified further when the clubs disputed the signing of Alfredo Di Stefano, who finally played for Real Madrid and was key in the subsequent success achieved by the club. The 1960s saw the rivalry reach the European stage when they met twice at the European Cup, Real Madrid winning in 1960 and FC Barcelona winning in 1961. In 2000 the rivalry was reinforced following the controversial decision by Luís Figo to leave FC Barcelona and sign for Real Madrid. The two teams met again in the UEFA Champions League semi-final in 2002. Real Madrid, the eventual champion, won the clash dubbed by Spanish media as the Match of the Century.
[edit] Matches
These are only the league matches
| Season | Home | Away | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-1929 | Real Madrid 0 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1929-1930 | Real Madrid 5 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 4 |
| 1930-1931 | Real Madrid 0 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1931-1932 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1932-1933 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1933-1934 | Real Madrid 4 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1934-1935 | Real Madrid 8 | FC Barcelona 2 | FC Barcelona 5 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1935-1936 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 0 | Real Madrid 3 |
There was no league matches between 1936 to 1939 because of the Spanish Civil War
| Season | Home | Away | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939-1940 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 0 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1940-1941 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 2 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1941-1942 | Real Madrid 4 | FC Barcelona 3 | FC Barcelona 0 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1942-1943 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 5 | Real Madrid 5 |
| 1943-1944 | Real Madrid 0 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1944-1945 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 5 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1945-1946 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 2 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1946-1947 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1947-1948 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 4 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1948-1949 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 2 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1949-1950 | Real Madrid 6 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 3 |
| 1950-1951 | Real Madrid 4 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 7 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1951-1952 | Real Madrid 5 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 4 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1952-1953 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1953-1954 | Real Madrid 5 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 5 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1954-1955 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1955-1956 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1956-1957 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1957-1958 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 0 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1958-1959 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 4 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1959-1960 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1960-1961 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 2 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 5 |
| 1961-1962 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1962-1963 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 5 |
| 1963-1964 | Real Madrid 4 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1964-1965 | Real Madrid 4 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1965-1966 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 3 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1966-1967 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1967-1968 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1968-1969 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1969-1970 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 3 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1970-1971 | Real Madrid 0 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 0 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1971-1972 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1972-1973 | Real Madrid 0 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1973-1974 | Real Madrid 0 | FC Barcelona 5 | FC Barcelona 0 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1974-1975 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 0 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1975-1976 | Real Madrid 0 | FC Barcelona 2 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1976-1977 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1977-1978 | Real Madrid 4 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 3 |
| 1978-1979 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1979-1980 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 2 | FC Barcelona 0 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1980-1981 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1981-1982 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1982-1983 | Real Madrid 0 | FC Barcelona 2 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1983-1984 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1984-1985 | Real Madrid 0 | FC Barcelona 3 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1985-1986 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1986-1987* | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 1986-1987* | Real Madrid 0 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1987-1988 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1988-1989 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 2 | FC Barcelona 0 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1989-1990 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 2 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1990-1991 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1991-1992 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1992-1993 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 1993-1994 | Real Madrid 0 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 5 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1994-1995 | Real Madrid 5 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1995-1996 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1996-1997 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1997-1998 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 3 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1998-1999 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 2 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 1999-2000 | Real Madrid 3 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 2000-2001 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 2 | FC Barcelona 2 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 2001-2002 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 2002-2003 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 1 | FC Barcelona 0 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 2003-2004 | Real Madrid 1 | FC Barcelona 2 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 2 |
| 2004-2005 | Real Madrid 4 | FC Barcelona 2 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 0 |
| 2005-2006 | Real Madrid 0 | FC Barcelona 3 | FC Barcelona 1 | Real Madrid 1 |
| 2006-2007 | Real Madrid 2 | FC Barcelona 0 | FC Barcelona 3 | Real Madrid 3 |
[edit] Head to Head
| Team | Win | Draw | Loss | Goals in favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 66 | 30 | 58 | 255 |
| FC Barcelona | 58 | 30 | 66 | 234 |
[edit] See also
- List of football (soccer) rivalries
- Major football rivalries
- Chelsea F.C. and FC Barcelona football rivalry
- Old Firm
- Sports rivalry
- Nationalism and sport
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