What is El Classico?

This phrase is heard by all football fans. It has many names, but most often it’s called “The Football Heart of Spain”. El Classico means the match between Real Madrid and Barcelona. It is impossible to predict the outcome of such an event, but you can find out soccer live scores of previous matches on thematic sites.

Such matches are eagerly awaited not only by clubs’ fans but also by football fans all over the world. Having attended this match at least once, you will never forget the atmosphere at the stadium. Experts say that El Classico attracts as many TV viewers as the Champions League final.

The first match of the legendary Spanish confrontation

Madrid is not only the capital of Spain but also the residence of the royal family, and Real is nicknamed the Royal club. The city of Barcelona is the complete opposite of Madrid. This province is imbued with the spirit of separatism, liberty, and freedom. It means that the Catalans and Madrid are the opposite, therefore the matches of their teams always have a special context. In addition, both football clubs don’t leave the top positions lines of the national championship.

Real was founded back in 1902 by two brothers with the surname Palacios. Their names were Padros and Juan. It has been 18 years since the King of Spain named Real Madrid a royal club. As for the Catalan club, it was founded three years earlier. Joan Gamper stood at its origins. The founder didn’t bother much about the name, because Barcelona is the capital of a strong province, which is worthy of entering into football history. The first match of El Classico was held in the year Real Madrid was founded, but it was won by the Catalans.

Largest victory in the history of the confrontation: June 13, 1943

The most fruitful match of these teams featured:

• 12 goals;
• a lot of scoring chances;
• unique atmosphere at the stadium.

Real won that match, which ended with the score of 11:1. We are sure that this is unlikely to happen again. The footballers of the Royal club showed an unprecedented strong will. It’s a pity, but there weren’t soccers live scores for this match, but it has been preserved on thematic sites. By the way, the first home match for the Madrid guests ended not so badly, as Barca lost 3:0.

Footballers who went down in the history of El Classico

Lionel Messi takes the honorable first place because he has more than 25 goals. The second place went to Alfredo Di Stefano. Playing for Real Madrid, he scored 18 goals in the legendary confrontation. Cristiano Ronaldo has the same number of goals, but he is unlikely to be able to surpass his result because the Portuguese went to the English championship.