The iconic El Clasico returns as Real Madrid host Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Both teams will fight it out for the top spot on the La Liga table. Xabi Alonso’s men currently sit two points ahead of their arch-rivals and could open a five-point gap with a win.
Los Blancos have been nearly flawless this season. They’ve won 11 of their 12 matches across all competitions. Whereas, Barcelona are close behind them despite early defensive inconsistencies. Both teams are arriving in good form after midweek Champions League wins.
Real Madrid edged Juventus 1-0, courtesy of a sole Jude Bellingham strike. It also marked a well-timed return to the scoresheet for the English midfielder. Meanwhile, Barcelona thrashed Olympiacos 6-1. Real Madrid are currently narrowly leading the overall head-to-head.
They’ve registered 105 wins to Barcelona’s 104, alongside 52 draws. However, La Blaugrana are dominating recent meetings. They won all four clashes last season, including a 4-0 rout at the Bernabeu. With bragging rights and league supremacy at stake, another fierce battle awaits in this storied rivalry.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Head to Head Record
Taking official competitions into consideration, the head-to-head record between Real Madrid and Barcelona stands at:
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Last 5 Matches Head to Head
Real Madrid Wins: 1
Draw: 0
Barcelona Wins: 4
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 4-3 in their last meeting at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in May 2025. The win capped a dominant run for the Catalans. Considering they had already defeated Los Blancos in the Copa del Rey final, Spanish Super Cup, and the first La Liga encounter earlier that season.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Recent Head to Head Scores
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, and Dean Huijsen have returned to training for Real Madrid. However, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba remain sidelined. Dani Ceballos is back fit, while Federico Valverde could continue at right-back. Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior are expected to lead the attack as Alonso’s side seek revenge at home.
Frenkie de Jong is set to return for Barcelona after recovering. But, Jules Kounde and Raphinha are major doubts. Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi, Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, and Joan Garcia are all ruled out. Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, and Marcus Rashford could start behind Ferran Torres. Meanwhile Ronald Araujo and Pau Cubarsi should anchor the central defence.
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