The world stops to watch when Spain’s superpowers collide, and the latest El Clásico saw Barcelona make a statement in the La Liga title race.
Hansi Flick’s side dominated the second half at the Bernabeu, beating Real Madrid 4-0 and extending their lead at the top of the table.
This fierce rivalry often produces one-sided matches. Here are five notable El Clásico thrashings.
Five memorable El Clásico thrashings of recent years.
Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid – 1994
This match marked the peak of Johan Cruyff’s ‘Dream Team’ at Barcelona, showcasing a stunning performance that humiliated their rivals in January 1995.
Cruyff, who had played in a 5-0 victory over Real Madrid in 1973, managed another emphatic win over Los Blancos more than two decades later.
Romario shone with a hat-trick, contributing to a season where he scored 30 goals in 33 league matches as Barcelona clinched their fourth consecutive La Liga title.
Ronald Koeman and Iván Iglesias also scored, reinforcing Barcelona’s dominance and Cruyff’s legacy as one of the greatest coaches in European football history.
Remembering Johan Cruyff’s iconic Barcelona Dream Team
Real Madrid 5-0 Barcelona – 1995
Michael Laudrup, a former Barcelona player, led Real Madrid to a commanding victory, helping them reclaim the La Liga title from their rivals.
‘Bam-Bam’ Zamorano 👉 Hat-trick Hero ⚽️⚽️⚽️#ElClasico pic.twitter.com/ibGWoMYK5t
— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) April 19, 2017
Laudrup’s move from Barcelona to Real Madrid followed a controversial exclusion from the 1994 European Cup final. He then played a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s success.
Ivan Zamorano netted a hat-trick, with additional goals from Luis Enrique and Jose Emilio Amavisca completing the rout for the capital club.
Midfield Magicians: The effortless orchestrator, Michael Laudrup
Real Madrid 2-6 Barcelona – 2009
In 2009, Barcelona came close to winning their first league title since 2006 by crushing Real Madrid 6-2, marking an impressive moment in Pep Guardiola’s first season.
After trailing 12 points behind Madrid, Barcelona’s remarkable turnaround put them in contention, closing the gap significantly.
📅 #OnThisDay in 2009, @FCBarcelona went to the Bernabeu for the first time under Pep Guardiola.
…and scored SIX goals. 🔥#StayAtHome #LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/o3IMZcnzvq
— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) May 2, 2020
As Real Madrid aimed for victory, Barcelona overwhelmed them with a dazzling display. Thierry Henry and Lionel Messi each scored twice, making history as the first team to net six goals in an away El Clásico.
Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique also added their names to the scoresheet, with Barcelona going on to achieve a treble that season.
Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid – 2010
Jose Mourinho had brought Real Madrid to the top of the table, but the focus was on the clash between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the world’s two top players.
However, Barcelona displayed their dominance, with Messi leading a 5-0 rout at home.
😍 #OTD in 2010, we beat Real Madrid 5-0 in a historical night at Camp Nou!
✨ 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐂 ✨ pic.twitter.com/8cMuFJJilG
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 29, 2021
Xavi put Barcelona ahead after just ten minutes, and Pedro doubled the lead shortly after.
Messi shined with assists for David Villa’s two goals, with a final goal from substitute Jeffren before Sergio Ramos was sent off late in the match.
This marked Mourinho’s first 5-0 loss, helping Barcelona secure the La Liga title again, alongside a second Champions League title within three years.
Barcelona amazed fans with a 4-0 victory at Real Madrid in 2022, upsetting the league leaders in a surprising result.
Having lost five previous Clásicos, Barcelona, who were third in the league, had found new form under Xavi.
⚽ @Auba x2
⚽ @FerranTorres20
⚽ @RonaldAraujo_4Check out the highlights from @FCBarcelona‘s thrilling #ElClasico win at the Bernabeu! 🔵🔥🔴#LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/ExxFTxSrjb
— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) March 20, 2022
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who joined Barcelona after a stint at Arsenal, impressed in his first Clásico, scoring twice and assisting Ferran Torres.
With Torres’ goal and a header from Ronald Araujo, Barcelona secured a remarkable victory, prompting Xavi to keep hopes alive for a title charge.
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