There hasn't been a worthy rival for Barça this season in El Clásico. For the first time in history, one of the two between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid wins all the direct duels that have taken place. A total of four, between LaLiga (2), Supercopa de España, and Copa del Rey. The balance couldn't be more favorable for Hansi Flick's team: four duels, four victories, and an aggregate score of 16-7.
Barça Crushes Madrid: Four Clásicos and 16-7
The first Clásico of this season was played at Santiago Bernabéu, during the first round of LaLiga. The victory was overwhelming for Barça, winning the duel by a resounding 0-4.
The same story occurred in the next match between Barça and Real Madrid. This time, it was at the beginning of 2025 and corresponding to the final of the Supercopa de España. In Saudi Arabia, Hansi Flick's team also managed to win, doing so twice: 5-2 and title.
The last one until now was in the final of the Copa del Rey. Back then, Barça was the first to take the lead and Real Madrid came back. Ferran Torres scored the 2-2 to go into extra time, and Kounde sealed the deal, achieving a new title after winning 3-2.
Now, we find the second round of LaLiga in Montjuïc, the only one played in Barcelona. A truly crazy Clásico, marked by some referee decisions favorable to Real Madrid. Despite that, another victory for Barça, which, by coming back, has won 4-3, extending the aggregate score of this season to a more than resounding 16-7.
Barça Seeks a Worthy Madrid for a Decent Clásico
The overall balance is clear, and it makes Barça think that, right now, Real Madrid is not their main rival. Ancelotti's team will end the year empty-handed, having lost La Liga, Copa, and Champions League.
In a year when it seemed they were going to be invincible with the signing of Mbappé, the arrival of Hansi Flick has changed absolutely everything. In the direct duel, there is no doubt, and in the general one either. The four Clásicos have been for FC Barcelona, as well as the main titles at stake in Spain. Supercopa, Copa... and now La Liga is a matter of time. They missed sealing it with the Champions League, but there are many years ahead to achieve it.