"The Decade-by-Decade History of El Cl\u00e1sico"

" The Decade-by-Decade History of El Cl\u00e1sico \r\n\r\n 1920s: The First Ever LaLiga El Cl\u00e1sico \r\n\r\n The inaugural LaLiga El Cl\u00e1sico took place in February 1929, just weeks into the first LaLiga season. FC Barcelona's Les Corts stadium was filled with hopeful Cul\u00e9s, but they left disappointed as Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory. Bar\u00e7a won the reverse fixture 1-0, claiming the first LaLiga title, but the first Cl\u00e1sico win belonged to the capital. \r\n\r\n 1930s: Real Madrid's Historic Victory \r\n\r\n The 1934\/35 season featured remarkable El Cl\u00e1sico matches, including Bar\u00e7a's stunning 5-0 win at Les Corts, followed by Real Madrid's record-breaking 8-2 victory at Chamart\u00edn. The home side raced to a 5-1 lead in just 30 minutes, prompting Bar\u00e7a's coach to request a change of ball at halftime, yet the outcome remained unchanged. \r\n\r\n 1940s: Birth of the Modern Rivalry \r\n\r\n The intense rivalry we recognize today began to take shape in the 1940s, highlighted by a memorable 5-5 draw at Les Corts in 1943, the highest scoring draw between the two teams. \r\n\r\n 1950s: The First Televised El Cl\u00e1sico \r\n\r\n On February 15, 1959, El Cl\u00e1sico became the first football match ever televised in Spain. Real Madrid, featuring legends like Alfredo Di St\u00e9fano and Ferenc Pusk\u00e1s, won 1-0, but this did not stop Bar\u00e7a from claiming their first LaLiga title in seven years. \r\n\r\n 1960s: Di St\u00e9fano's Dominance \r\n\r\n Alfredo Di St\u00e9fano became Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer in El Cl\u00e1sico matches, tormenting Bar\u00e7a with 14 goals in 20 matches, including a memorable double in a 5-3 victory at Camp Nou in December 1960. \r\n\r\n 1970s: Johan Cruyff Changes the Game \r\n\r\n The arrival of Johan Cruyff in 1974 shifted the balance in favor of Bar\u00e7a. His stunning performance in a 5-0 win at the Bernab\u00e9u during the same year remains a highlight, helping Barcelona reclaim the LaLiga title and influencing the club's philosophy. \r\n\r\n 1980s: Real Madrid's Quintessential Generation \r\n\r\n Real Madrid's \"Quinta del Buitre\" generation dominated the rivalry, winning five consecutive LaLiga titles from 1986 to 1990. A 3-1 victory over Bar\u00e7a in March 1986 marked the beginning of this period of unmatched success. \r\n\r\n 1990s: Iconic 'Manitas' \r\n\r\n Johan Cruyff's return as coach ushered in the \"Dream Team,\" winning four consecutive LaLiga titles. The decade is remembered for two iconic 5-0 victories: one for Bar\u00e7a in 1994 and a revenge win for Real Madrid the following year. \r\n\r\n 2000s: Ronaldinho's Stunning Performance \r\n\r\n The November 2005 El Cl\u00e1sico at the Bernab\u00e9u marked a turning point, with Ronaldinho delivering a stunning performance. His two goals led Bar\u00e7a to a 3-0 victory, earning him applause from the rival fans. \r\n\r\n 2010s: Messi's Mastery \r\n\r\n Lionel Messi, El Cl\u00e1sico\u2019s all-time top scorer, left an indelible mark on the rivalry. His injury-time winner in a 3-2 victory at the Bernab\u00e9u in 2017, celebrated by holding up his shirt to the fans, is a moment etched in history. \r\n\r\n 2020s: Real Madrid's Current Edge \r\n\r\n In the current decade, Real Madrid has the upper hand in El Cl\u00e1sico encounters, winning five out of seven matches in LaLiga EA Sports, including memorable victories like Bar\u00e7a's 4-0 away win in March 2022 and Jude Bellingham's last-minute winners in the 2023\/24 season. "

"The Decade-by-Decade History of El Cl\u00e1sico"

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