With fans anticipating another mouth-watering encounter between the two Spanish giants on Sunday, we look at the five best ever El Clasico games.
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Franco's Words: Real Madrid 11-1 Barcelona (1943)
In 1943, Real Madrid took on Barcelona in the Copa Del Generalissimo (now the Copa Del Rey) in the most one-sided match between the two teams ever played. Barcelona took a 3-0 advantage into the match, after winning the first leg. However, they were paid a visit by one of General Franco's ministers before the game, where he reminded them how "displeased" Franco would be if Real Madrid's honour was not upheld during the game.
Ronaldinho Receives Standing Ovation From Rival Fans: Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona (2005)
In an incredible Barcelona performance, Ronaldinho netted a brace against Real Madrid at the Bernabeau in 2005. His performance on the night was so breath-taking that even Real Madrid fans were on their feet to applaud the midfielder after the final whistle.
Barcelona Give Real Madrid A Guard Of Honour: Real Madrid 4-1 Barcelona (2008)
In 2008, Real Madrid had already sealed the La Liga title under Bernd Schuster, while Barcelona limped to third position in the league. Before the match began, Barcelona gave Real a guard of honour, applauding the champions onto the pitch. Raul, Arjen Robben, Gonzalo Higuain and Ruud Van Nistelrooy scored in the 4-1 thrashing.
Madrid Stunned In Front Of Their Home Fans: Real Madrid 2-6 Barcelona (2009)
A year after Real Madrid dominated Barcelona, Pep Guardiola's treble-winning team handed Los Blancos their worst home defeat of all time, after Lionel Messi and Thierry Henry both scored braces to ensure that Real were prepared for a long-running string of defeats against the best team of the 21st century.
Jose Mourinho Gets Embarrassed In His First Clasico: Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid (2010)
In Jose Mourinho's first El Clasico, he was handed the heaviest defeat of his career in the match that came to be known as "the little hand" or Manita when Barcelona put five past a Madrid team that had no answer to their sublime brand of football.
The next El Clasico is set to be one of the most anticipated clashes yet, with Real Madrid just one point behind Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table.
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With what's at stake, do you think the clash on Sunday will be the best Clasico we've ever seen? Let us know in the comments section below.
