El Clásico

Name for FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF rivalry

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El Clásico or El Clàssic, both meaning "The Classic", is the name given to any football match between rival clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid. Originally referring to competitions held in the Spanish championship, the term now includes every match between the clubs, such as those in the UEFA Champions League, Supercopa de España and Copa del Rey. It is considered one of sport's fiercest rivalries, and its matches have a global audience of hundreds of millions. A fixture known for its intensity, it has featured memorable goal celebrations from both teams, often involving mockery from both sides.

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Ronaldinho scores brilliant free-kick for Barca in legends El Clasico Brazilian footballing legend Ronaldinho scores a trademark free-kick for Barcelona against Real Madrid in a legends El Clasico match in Doha, Qatar. BBC Sport - Published 8 hours ago
Barca could take legal action over 'phantom goal' Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he will not rule out taking legal action after Lamine Yamal's 'phantom goal' during El Clasico. BBC Sport - Published on April 22, 2024
Bellingham strikes late as Real beat furious Barcelona Jude Bellingham scores late as Real Madrid beat Barcelona to move 11 points clear at the top of La Liga after an enthralling El Clasico. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2024

Vinicius Jr treble in Real Super Cup win over Barca Vinicius Jr scores a first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid beat El Clasico rivals Barcelona to win the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2024
Barcelona wear Rolling Stones inspired kit - as Jagger and Wood spotted in stands Barcelona have paid homage to The Rolling Stones as the team sported a kit inspired by the band for their El Clasico match against Real Madrid. Sky News - Published on October 28, 2023
Barca and Real 'papering over cracks' before El Clasico Saturday's El Clasico comes with both Real Madrid and Barcelona way off their best and papering over the cracks, writes Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2023

The incredible El Clasico record Gary Lineker still holds Gary Lineker explains why the referee refused to give away the El Clasico match ball as he relives his hat-trick against Real Madrid. BBC Sport - Published on April 3, 2023
Barcelona snatch dramatic El Clasico win over Real Franck Kessie scores a dramatic late winner as Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico to move 12 points clear at the top of La Liga. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2023
Real Madrid beat Espanyol before El Clasico Real Madrid are now six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona after beating Espanyol 3-1 on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on March 11, 2023
Language barrier, El Clasico & guests galore - Weir on life in Madrid Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir talks language barrier, El Clasico and why her "wee dog" has never been happier. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2023

El Clasico: Match set to break women's crowd record - but is it a one off? More than 90,000 tickets have been sold for Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final second leg with Real Madrid at the Nou Camp. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2022
El Clasico: Reborn Barcelona rekindle magic with Real Madrid rout Barcelona rekindle the magic of El Clasico as they end Real Madrid's dominance with a historic victory at the Bernabeu. BBC Sport - Published on March 21, 2022
Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores twice in El Clasico Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores twice on his El Clasico debut as Barcelona stun Real Madrid 4-0 at the Bernabeu. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2022