Historic El Clásico losses for Real Madrid at the Bernabéu: a rivalry marked by Barcelona's memorable victories in La Liga and Copa del Rey.
El Clásico goes beyond being a simple football game as it pits two powerhouses of the beautiful game: Real Madrid and Barcelona. It's filled with great history, rivalry of extreme proportions, and defeat in their own backyards as well for the Bernabeus, such as very recently when Barcelona won it 0-4 in this stadium. Here is what are considered some of Madrid's most devastating losses they suffered at home in recent decades:.
Last Heartbreak: 2024 – 0-4 (La Liga)
A match to be remembered for generations, Robert Lewandowski found the back of the net twice, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha scored as Barcelona thrashed their opponents 4-0. The win catapulted Barcelona into a strong position six points clear in La Liga and left Madrid bruised and battered in their chances to win the title this season.
Top 10 Crushing El Clásico Losses at the Bernabéu
2022: 0-4 (La Liga)
In the post-Messi era, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang emerged as the new El Clásico hero, scoring two goals. Ferran Torres and Ronald Araujo scored, marking dominance by Barcelona in an era defined by rebuilding and resurgence.
2019: 0-3 (Copa del Rey Semifinal)
The tie is now tied at 1-1 after a thrilling first leg. Luis Suárez scores two crucial goals in the second half to seal the win for Barcelona, while an own goal by Raphael Varane means Real Madrid will be out of the competition.
0-3 2017 (La Liga)
In another game that the fans would not forget easily, Suárez, Messi, and Arturo Vidal found the net in the second half to give Barcelona an easy win. This loss contributed to Barcelona's league triumph that season, and it was a harsh reminder for Madrid of the Blaugrana's dominance.
2015: 0-4 (La Liga)
Without Messi, Barcelona destroyed Madrid with contributions from Neymar, Suárez, and Andrés Iniesta. And that's why the attacking trio in Barcelona was considered to be the deadliest in Europe.
2009: 2-6 (La Liga)
Pep Guardiola's Barcelona did the unthinkable and annihilated Madrid in one of the most unforgettable El Clásicos ever. Messi and Thierry Henry scored twice each, while Gerard Piqué made sure the deal was sealed with a final score of 6-2 against the dismay of the faithful at Madrid, 2005: 0-3 (La Liga).
This match is known as the "Ronaldinho Game," as Ronaldinho scored twice and the Bernabéu crowd applauded his brilliance—a rare show of respect from Madrid fans for a Barcelona player.
1986: 0-4 (Copa de la Liga)
Terry Venables-coached Barcelona dominated the game with Raul Amarilla, Urbano Ortega, and Esteban Vigo scoring. The victory marked a sign of emerging talent for Barcelona in the 80s.
1984: 0-3 (La Liga)
After an early own goal from Madrid keeper Miguel Ángel, Steve Archibald and Ramón Caldere added two late goals, furhtering Barcelona's historic run of victories at the Bernabéu.
1974: 0-5 (La Liga)
This is how this win remains etched as the match that confirmed Johan Cruyff's place as a legend of Barcelona. Cruyff's two assists and one goal are enough to describe Barcelona, which won the game 5-0 with a lot of other contributions coming through Juan Manuel Asensi and Juan Carlos and even though Hugo Sotil too.
1926:2-5 (Copa del Rey Quarterfinal)
One of the first memories of El Clásico for many is Josep Samitier netting four times as Barcelona prevailed by 5-2, showing the club's superiority even in the nascent stage of this rivalry.
These Defeats had Impact on Real Madrid
To the people of Madrid, home defeats by Barcelona mean much more than the score line; it represents the fieriness that has made them bitter against each other. Every loss has written more chapters into the book of El Clásico and driven both teams to show that they own the grounds. For Barcelona, it means victory boosted their moods, sent messages to all their opponents worldwide, and made a difference in fans' opinion towards them.
What's Next for Real Madrid?
After this final 0-4 defeat, Madrid is going to have to rethink some of its schemes and raise the power line. The recent matches with Barça have clearly shown many weak links within their team, something which has to be improved to catch up and win La Liga.
