18 December 2019, by: Carl Lewis

Barcelona v Real Madrid: 5 Memorable El Clasico’s This Decade

One of footballs greatest rivalries, Barcelona v Real Madrid, takes place this evening. After the initial match was postponed in October, the two will meet at the Camp Nou in their first clash of the season.

Adding to the excitement of the event is the chance for either club to gain an outright lead at the top of La Liga.

So to get you into the El Clasico mood, we’ve selected the five best matches from this decade. Enjoy.

 

La Liga’s top two sides do battle on Wednesday night with the rivals deadlocked on 35 league points this season. Barcelona edge Madrid at the top of the log because of their superior goal difference.

Barcelona’s excellent winning run of form came to an end against Real Sociedad after a 2-2 draw. The hosts are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions and remain unbeaten at home all season. While Real Madrid are on a run of 11 games without defeat across all competitions.

It’s a really tough one to call with both teams hitting their stride after an average start to their respective campaigns.

This is all about Gareth Bale’s late winner! The day the Welshman showed off his searing speed leaving poor Marc Bartra in his wake.

It’s between this goal and his Champions League final bicycle kick as to which is his most famous goal for Madrid.

One of the most iconic Champions League ties in recent memory. The football took a backseat with the enthralling between the managers Mourinho and Guardiola coming to the fore.

Mourinho used Pepe in midfield but the Portuguese was sent off for a tackle on Dani Alves.

Barca took advantage of their 10-man rivals, with Messi opening the scoring. Soon after, the Argentine delivered one of the greatest El Clasico goals, he dribbled past the entire Madrid defence before beating Iker Casillas.

Mourinho’s first piece of silverware as the Madrid manager and boy was it one to savour. Shortly before their epic Champions League encounter, the two sides had a proper go at each other, but they could not be separated in normal time.

But it was Ronaldo’s time to shine, he scored a gravity-defying header in the 103rd minute to seal a crucial and much needed win for Madrid.

MURDER SHE WROTE! Guardiola completely humiliated Jose Mourinho at the Camp Nou, with Messi – despite not scoring – turning in one of his greatest ever performances.

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