In football transfer news, Neymar is the latest superstar on Saudi Arabia's radar with representatives of Al-Hilal in Paris as they attempt to secure the signature of the world's most expensive footballer.
With Paris Saint-Germain eager to part ways with the 31-year-old and the Saudis prepared to offer a mammoth wage packet, the ball is in the Brazilian's court as to whether he wants to call an end to his top-level career in Europe.
Al-Hilal had expected to secure the services of Lionel Messi until he decided to sign for MLS club Inter Miami earlier this month; they and their owners, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), are eager to secure an alternative marquee addition for the Riyadh club as they look to build on the rivalry between The Blue Waves and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.
Exclusive: Al-Hilal are exploring a move for Neymar after missing out on Lionel Messi. A club delegation flew to Paris on Friday. Contact on player side. Nothing yet with PSG, who would expect a fee but very open to a sale.
As one of the most high-profile stars in world football, Neymar would tick all the boxes for Al-Hilal.
CBS Sports understands that a senior delegation from Al-Hilal flew to the French capital on Friday, intending to test the waters around Neymar's camp and ascertain whether he is amenable to make the move to the kingdom.
Personal terms would be comparable to those of Ronaldo, whose total package is believed to be around €200 million a year. Sources indicate that the Saudi giants, 18-time league champions, would be prepared to pay in the region of €45 million as a transfer fee however they are yet to open dialogue with Paris Saint-Germain over the signing.
Neymar might leave just like Messi (Image - Goal.com)
For their part, PSG would welcome any approach for Neymar, whose contract expires in 2025. Indeed, he has been on the market since last summer but there has been precious little interest in a player who has struggled for fitness since making his €222 million move from Barcelona in 2017, playing more than 30 club games across all competitions only once.
The Brazil international has previously expressed a desire to see out his deal at the Parc des Princes but CBS Sports sources indicate that he has been offered to clubs in Europe. So far there has been little indication of interest.
Neymar would be the biggest addition to what is shaping up to be a dramatic summer of investment for the Saudi Pro League. Reigning champions Al-Ittihad, one of four clubs owned by PIF as well as Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli, secured the services of Karim Benzema and have agreed a €200 million deal, two-year deal with an option for a further 12 months with N'Golo Kante.
In other football transfer news, Al-Nassr are hopeful of securing the services of Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha while Manchester City stars Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez are wanted by Saudi clubs. Alexis Sanchez, Iago Aspas and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could also make the move out to the Middle East.
Most Champions League titles won by Football Clubs
Real Madrid are the most successful team in UEFA Champions League history with 15 titles. Here are the football clubs with the most Champions League titles.
Europe has the best and the toughest club competition in the world. The only thing which separates an elite club from a normal club is the Champions League title. Clubs all around Europe dream of winning this competition. Clubs with the most Champions League titles earn more bragging rights than the others. Let's take a look at the top clubs that have won the most number of Champions League titles in the tournament's history.
Champions League Finalists and Winners List since 1956
Top clubs with the most Champions League titles (3 or more)
1. Real Madrid CF (15 UCL titles)
Everyone considers Real Madrid C.F. as the most successful club in world football. This club has achieved great heights both in recent times and in the past. Real Madrid won the first-ever European Cup in 1955-56 which was also the founding year of the competition. Back then it was formally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup. The current format has been around since 1992. Real Madrid has won 15 UEFA Champions League titles which is more than any club in the world.
They won the tournament five consecutive times in the first five seasons of the tournament. Their recent achievement includes a three-peat of winning the UCL under Zinedine Zidane (2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18).
Cristiano Ronaldo was their star performer with the most impact in the competition. He further tops the chart of the most goal scorers and assists providers in the competition as well.
Paolo Maldini lifting the Champions League 2006-07 season.
AC Milan is an Italian giant with a rich history and glories. They produced players like Maldini, Dida, Nesta and many more. They dominated world football in the past few decades, but things have changed drastically since then.
Milan has fallen from the ranks of great clubs in recent times, but their UCL glory is still more than others, just behind Real Madrid. They have beaten the likes of Juventus, Liverpool, and Barcelona to win the Champions League in the past. Milan has won the Champions League 7 times in their history.
Bayern Munich has been the dominant force in Europe for quite a long time. They dominate the Bundesliga and the domestic cup titles, too. Recently, they have been one of the most prominent sides in Europe to deal with. Bayern humiliated Barcelona with an 8-2 defeat in the UCL quarter-finals and won the 2019-20 Champions League, beating PSG comfortably by 1-0.
Robert Lewandowski was their main man in recent years, with the most goals. However, they have consistently produced players like Robben, Franck Ribery, Thomas Muller and others who helped them win the trebles and sextuples.
Bayern Munich's Title winning years
Winning year
Opponent Team
Scoreline
Venue
1973-74
Atletico Madrid
0-4
Brussels
1974-75
Leeds
2-0
Paris
1975-76
St- Etienne
1-0
Glasgow
2000-01
Valencia
1-1 (5-4) Pen
Milan
2012-13
Borussia Dortmund
1-2
London
2019-20
PSG
0-1
Lisbon
All 6 titles of FC Bayern Munich
4. Liverpool FC (6 UCL titles)
Trophy Cabinet of Liverpool including 6 UCL titles. Image - This is Anfield
Liverpool has turned the tables beautifully in recent times. They were a great force in the European competition but suddenly went numb. Liverpool had a rough patch where they went trophyless for many years. With the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as manager, Liverpool slowly redeemed themselves. In the 2017-18 season, they reached the UCL finals but failed to win against Real Madrid.
Next season they came back stronger, from a 3-0 defeat in the first leg to win 4-0 in the second leg and knocked Barcelona out of the UCL semis. Liverpool went on to be the champions defeating Spurs by 2-0 in the all-English final to win their 6th UCL trophy. Their great comeback against Milan in 2005 at Istanbul still gives goosebumps to every football fan.
Liverpool's Title winning years
Winning year
Opponent Team
Scoreline
Venue
1976-77
Monchengladbach
3-1
Rome
1977-78
Club Brugge
1-0
London
1980-81
Real Madrid
1-0
Paris
1983-84
Roma
1-1 (2-4) Pen
Rome
2004-05
AC Milan
3-3 (2-3) Pen
Istanbul
2018-19
Tottenham Hotspur
2-0
Madrid
All 6 titles of Liverpool FC
5. FC Barcelona (5 UCL Titles)
FC Barcelona bagging their 5th UCL title. Image - 90MIN
FC Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs in Europe with a great history in the UCL. They have won the title 5 times, while three of them came in the last decade. Their famous Lamasia - The FC Barcelona academy produced world-class players at the time. Players like Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique and many more were a part of the academy.
Coach Pep Guardiola conquered the world with some beautiful football. He managed to win both the Treble and Sextuple during his reign. A few years later Luis Enrique guided them to their 5th UCL title and also a treble. That was Barcelona's last high run in the UCL. After that, they have faced some problems and have not been able to continue their dominance in European football.
AFC Ajax has a great history. They are the only team to win the UCL 4 times which is not from the top 5 leagues. Football maestro Johan Cruyff was from this team, he later changed the definition of playing football. Introducing Tiki-taka football to the world, Ajax had a great run in the past. He later influenced Barcelona to play that type of football which brought them huge success in the end.
They last won the title in 1995 when the likes of Van der Sar, and Rijkaard used to play for them. Since then they have reached the UCL semifinal in 2019 upsetting big teams and then lost to the Spurs in the semifinal in the dying minutes. Ajax's run is considered one of the greatest underdogs in the history of the UEFA Champions League.
Ajax's Title winning years
Winning year
Opponent Team
Scoreline
Venue
1970-71
Panathinaikos
2-0
London
1971-72
Internazionale
2-0
Rotterdam
1972-73
Juventus
1-0
Belgrade
1994-95
AC Milan
1-0
Vienna
All 4 titles of AFC Ajax
7. Manchester United (3 UCL Titles)
Manchester United one of the greatest clubs in the world has won three Champions League titles. They looked like the best team in the world during their reign. Players like David Beckham, Ryan Gigs, and Wayne Rooney were part of the golden team when United lifted their 3rd European title. Sir Alex Ferguson, the manager of this team is one of the greatest ever in the history of the sport. He introduced one of the recent footballing greats Cristiano Ronaldo in top-flight football, who was also part of that 2007-08 team.
Manchester United have also won the treble and enlisted themselves in an elite list in World Football. Since then they qualified for two Champions League finals but faced defeat against FC Barcelona.
Internazionale won two of their three trophies back in the 1960s. Since then, they have been having a disappointing year in and year out. Their recent UCL title was in 2009-10 when Jose Mourinho took charge. They were not the favourites in that season, yet they went on to win the UCL.
Jose Mourinho at that time was emerging as one of the best coaches in the world. He played typical defensive football, frustrating his opponents, which created mistakes. They capitalised on those mistakes and went on to win their 3rd Champions League. They defeated the heavyweights Barcelona in the semis and Bayern Munich in the final to clinch their title.
Internazionale's Title winning years
Winning Year
Opponent team
Scoreline
Venue
1963-64
Real Madrid
3-1
Vienna
1964-65
Benfica
1-0
Milan
2009-10
Bayern Munich
0-2
Madrid
All 3 titles of Inter Milan
Clubs with less than three Champions League titles:
PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final: 5 star PSG becomes the 24th team to win Champions League
Get the highlights of the PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final at the Munich Football Arena in Munich as PSG defeated Inter by 5-0 to become the 24th team to win the Champions League.
Hello and welcome to the final night of an extraordinary season we have had. Welcome to the night of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final.
This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the LIVE coverage of the PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final match, scheduled to take place at the Munich Football Arena in Munich.
Luis Enrique, as a coach, is looking for a second treble after winning it with FC Barcelona in 2015. Meanwhile, Inter Milan player Lautaro Martinez will be looking to complete his circle of being a World Cup and Champions League winner tonight.
So stay tuned as we take you through a historic night of football. Enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
May 31, 2025, 7:01 PM
Final Score
May 31, 2025, 9:28 PM
Thank you!
Thank you for staying with us throughout the season. Congratulations to all the PSG fans for the historic night. For Inter fans, next season will be a brighter one.
Good night everyone. See you during the FIFA Club World Cup.
May 31, 2025, 9:14 PM
Long Live, Xana
As Luis Enrique celebrates an historic Champions League title with PSG, he is doing so in a special tshirt.
The Spaniard is wearing a shirt of the 'Xana Foundation', which provides families of children who are impacted by serious illness.
At the far post, from the corner, he should hit the target from there.
Another chance gone begging for them.
May 31, 2025, 7:38 PM
34' | Inter not getting enough space
Inter's top three have not got enough ball and space to work with in the final third.
May 31, 2025, 7:35 PM
On record books!
1+1 - Paris SG’s Désiré Doué is the sixth different player to both score and assist in a UEFA Champions League final, while at 19 years and 362 days, he’s the youngest to do so. Star. pic.twitter.com/6k8X0j3Fvj
9 - Achraf Hakimi has been involved in nine goals in the UEFA Champions League this season (4 goals, 5 assists), the joint-most goal involvements by a defender in a single campaign along with Ian Harte in 2000/01. Impact. #UCLfinalpic.twitter.com/bu6WCWlrD1
12' | HHHHHHHHAAAAAAKKKKIIIIIMMMMIIII | PSG 1-0 INT
Hakimi gives PSG the lead. Against his former team, he decides not to celebrate.
Threading pass from Vitinha and Doue, just had to turn to give the pass to Hakimi on the other side of the box to split the Inter defence.
Top class team goal.
PSG 1-0 INT
May 31, 2025, 7:13 PM
The Nerazzurri are wearing black armbands following the passing of Ernesto Pellegrini, who was the President of Inter for eleven years.
May 31, 2025, 7:12 PM
10' | Sommer makes a save
Save from Sommer, who has been one of the best players for Inter this season. Timid effort from Doué.
May 31, 2025, 7:09 PM
8' | Chance for PSG
Vitiniha's free-kick was not negotiated well by Inter, and then the ball returned to him on the right. Vitinha's lofted ball for Marquinhos was just a bit long.
May 31, 2025, 7:08 PM
Superstitions!
Inter Milan are wearing their third kit because the blue and black of their first kit clash with PSG's colors.
They reportedly decided to wear their yellow third kit as they've lost twice in their second kit this season 😅 pic.twitter.com/SzvRY1aPhH
Interestingly, this would be the first time both PSG and Inter Milan would face each other in their history. Imagine, you are playing a team for the first time, and that too, in a Champions League final.
May 31, 2025, 7:02 AM
Tonight's venue | Munich Football Arena
May 31, 2025, 7:01 AM
How to watch the UCL final in India?
Football fans from India can watch the PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final LIVE on Sony Sports Network Television Channels. Moreover, they can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website.
May 31, 2025, 7:00 AM
Match Details
Match: PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Final
PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final Highlights: PSG knockout Arsenal by 2-1 (3-1 agg) to set a date with Inter in final
Get the highlights of PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg match at the Parc des Princes in Paris as PSG knocked out Arsenal by 3-1 on aggregate to qualify for their second Champions League final ever.
Hello and welcome to another exciting evening of UEFA Champions League football. This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the updates of the PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg match at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
Meanwhile, Arsenal looked good in spells but could not convert their chances to level with PSG at their home. But with only one goal deficit, this game is far from over.
With both teams not tasting European success in their history, they will not want to miss the chance to qualify for the final.
So, sit back and relax as we bring you every minute update of the match. Enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
May 7, 2025, 7:01 PM
LIVE Score!
May 7, 2025, 9:11 PM
Final thoughts!
Arsenal dominated the first 15 minutes, but after that, it was all about PSG at their home.
Luis Enrique has done a tremendous job with PSG and created leaders in different positions.
Donnarumma has been a beast under the post. Hakimi, with 21 goal contributions, is now one of the best. Vitniha, Neves and Marquinhos are one of the best in their positions as well.
Dembele is running for a potential Ballon d'Or finish. So, the credit should go to Enrique for all his efforts.
Arsenal had their chances, but they failed to take them. Saka did score but missed one as well.
So, it will be Inter Milan vs PSG in the final in Munich. Thank you for staying up with us.
Good night, and I will see you on 1st June in the final. Till then, take care and enjoy football.
Arsenal dominated the first 15 minutes of the game. But saves from Donnarumma made sure PSG did not concede any before Fabian Ruiz scored a screamer to hand PSG the lead.
Will Arsenal be able to make a match out of it, like Barcelona did last night?
Or, PSG are heading to Munich?
We'll see that after the break.
May 7, 2025, 7:48 PM
45+1' | Hakimi with the block
Rice and Odegaard linked up with Saka for a portable chance before the first half whistle.
Saka's cross was cleared away by Hakimi.
May 7, 2025, 7:47 PM
45' | 2 minutes added
2 minutes have been added as stoppage time.
May 7, 2025, 7:46 PM
45' | Lewis-Skelly is down
Barcola's powerful shot hit Lewis-Skelly hard. He is down in pain and we have a stoppage.
May 7, 2025, 7:46 PM
44' | Ruiz does the defensive work
Saka went through Mendes, and Rice nearly met with the pass. But, Ruiz was there to clear it out and create another counter attack for PSG.
May 7, 2025, 7:44 PM
41' | Chance for Arsenal
Saka's cross was left alone by Merino, hoping that someone from his team would connect with it in the far post.
But, no red shirt was there to receive the ball.
May 7, 2025, 7:43 PM
41' | Not good enough from Timber
Timber went for a cross from the right, but Pacho was there to clear the ball with a header.
Arsenal are trying but PSG are looking like the team in control.
May 7, 2025, 7:41 PM
Ouucchh!
5 - Since the start of April, no Premier League side has conceded more goals from set plays (excl. pens) in all competitions than Arsenal (5, level with Ipswich Town). Turnabout. pic.twitter.com/3PKwUNxCB8
Almost time for PSG v Arsenal. No Dembele for the hosts with Doue expected to play through the middle. Thomas Partey returns in midfield for the visitors pic.twitter.com/Z3lz3W2Rgl
In the first semi-final, Inter Milan knocked out FC Barcelona by 7-6 in a Champions League classic match. Inter now have qualified for the final for the second time in last three seasons.
Football fans from India can watch the PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg match LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channels.
Meantime, they can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website.
May 7, 2025, 10:13 AM
Match Details
Match: PSG vs Arsenal, UEFA Champions League 2024-25, Semi-final, second leg
Arsenal vs PSG UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final 1st leg Highlights: PSG beat Arsenal for the first time in UCL; Dembele's goal hand them a 1-0 lead from first leg
Read the highlights of Arsenal vs PSG UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final 1st leg match as Osumane Dembele's goal gave them a 1-0 lead going into the second leg.
Hello and welcome everyone to another exiting night of European football. This is Koushik Biswas who will bring you all the latest and real-time updates of the Arsenal vs PSG UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final 1st leg match.
Both teams have looked apart from the rest and created a few records on their way to the semis. So, we can surely expect a great game as both teams look to get the early edge to reach the final.
So, sit back and relax and enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Apr 29, 2025, 7:01 PM
Final Score
Apr 29, 2025, 8:56 PM
Full time: Arsenal 0-1 PSG
PSG will head into the second leg with a 1-0 goal advantage. Dembele with the lone goal for PSG. Donnarumma was top class for them with a few big saves.
Arsenal had their chances but could not take them. They are behind but not out.
This is the first time PSG have beaten Arsenal in the Champions League.
Full time: Arsenal 0-1 PSG
PSG beat Arsenal for the first time in UEFA Champions League history.
Saka, from the right, made a quick entry in the final third. He gave it to Odegaard, who tried to find someone on the left, but his cross was deflected towards the right and Lewis-Skelly could not win the ball back for them.
Apr 29, 2025, 8:23 PM
63' | Arsenal looking to go from the flank
Arsenal are now finding it hard to go through the middle. Since Rice is not able to play as a No. 8, they are finding it tough to get the momentum going. 25 mins to go!
Apr 29, 2025, 8:20 PM
60' | Great challenge from Saliba
Hakimi was nearly a second way to make an effort from close range. But, Saliba came running from behind to make the challenge.
Apr 29, 2025, 8:16 PM
56' | Save
Big, big save from Donnarumma!
Trossard with a left-footed shot from the left of the box. He also went for the far post after Rice played a swift ball to him. But, Donnarumma was just better to make the save, diving to his left.
Lewis-Skelly found Gabriel Martinelli with a great ball. But Gabriel Martinelli could not find the right spot to beat Donnarumma.
Gabriel Martinelli went for the far post, but Donnarumma was good enough to make the save.
Apr 29, 2025, 7:47 PM
45' | It is getting heated
Another foul from PSG and they are struggling to control the game now.
Apr 29, 2025, 7:46 PM
44' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Hakimi. This time, he does not get away with this. No attempt to play the ball, and he gets the yellow.
Apr 29, 2025, 7:45 PM
43' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Saka for a foul on Mendes on the byline. Saka looks frustrated, as he appealed for a yellow card for Mendes and got the yellow card himself.
Apr 29, 2025, 7:44 PM
41' | Chance for Arsenal
Arsenal are looking great now. But Trossard's effort went straight to Donnarumma
Apr 29, 2025, 7:43 PM
39' | Chance for Arsenal
First big chance of the game for Arsenal. Saka, who had switched sides, chipped in a ball from the left.
But, even a full-stretched Gabriel Martinelli could not reach the ball.
Apr 29, 2025, 7:42 PM
38' | Save from Donnarumma
Saka tries to do a Messi there as he made a quick entry from the right and then went for a left-footed shot. It goes straight to Donnarumma.
Apr 29, 2025, 7:40 PM
37' | No penalty
Arsenal ask for a penalty as Merino is brought down by Neves inside the box.
Neves got to the ball, and it won't be a penalty.
Apr 29, 2025, 7:38 PM
36' | Lewis-Skelly wins another battle
Lewis-Skelly wins another free-kick as Neves fouls him at the edge of the box. Odegaard to take the free-kick.
Apr 29, 2025, 7:37 PM
35' | Ruiz fouls Saka
Arsenal are trying to play around PSG's midfielders. Saka has been playing a bit down and is now brought down by Ruiz.
Top-class finish from the French star. He initialised the attack and then played it wide to Kvaratskhelia. Kvaratskhelia then met Dembele with a cut-back
A top-class left-footed cross volley from Dembele gave the visitors an early lead.
Arsenal 0-1 PSF
Apr 29, 2025, 7:04 PM
Emirates is Buzzing
In seven years covering Arsenal I have never heard the Emirates like this before a game.
11 - For the first time since September 2023, Paris SG have fielded the same starting 11 in two consecutive competitive matches (v Nice last Friday and v Arsenal tonight). Risk? #ARSPSGpic.twitter.com/Es5pu0SZtf
Subs: Matvey Safonov, Arnau Tenas, Presnel Kimpembe, Lucas Hernández, Lucas Beraldo, Kang-in Lee, Senny Mayulu, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Gonçalo Ramos, Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye.
Apr 29, 2025, 6:07 PM
Arsenal: Lineups
Starting XI: David Raya, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard.
Subs: Neto, Tommy Setford, Kieran Tierney, Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jack Henry-Francis, Raheem Sterling, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Ismeal Kabia, Ethan Nwaneri.
Apr 29, 2025, 3:34 PM
Arsenal vs PSG: Head-to-head stats
PSG have never won against Arsenal across all the competitions. In 5 matches between the clubs, Arsenal won twice while three matches were drawn.
In the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal and PSG played 3 games between them. Arsenal won once and rest two matches were drawn.
Apr 29, 2025, 3:22 PM
Tonight's Venue | Arsenal Stadium, London
Apr 29, 2025, 3:21 PM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the Arsenal vs PSG UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final 1st leg match live on Sony Sports Network TV Channel. They can also live stream the match on Sony LIV App and Website with a paid subscription.
Apr 29, 2025, 3:16 PM
Match Details
Match: Arsenal vs PSG, UEFA Champions League 2024-25, semi-final, 1st leg
El Clasico is considered as the greatest football rivalries, between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Here is the list of the top 10 greatest El Clasico matches ever played.
Zamorano celebrating his goal in the 1995 El Clasico. Image | TheHardTackle
The Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match on January 7, 1995, at the Santiago Bernabeu was unforgettable. Zamorano netted a hat-trick, leading Real Madrid to a commanding 5-0 victory in this LaLiga clash. It was one of the most one-sided El Clasico matches ever, with the home team fully dominating Barcelona.
The match gave Real Madrid an edge in the title race for La Liga.
9. Real Madrid 2-1 FC Barcelona, 2014
Gareth Bale(right) celebrating his 85th minute winner against Barcelona in the 2014 El Clasico. Image | Sky Sports
The Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, hosted the 2014 Copa Del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona on April 16. The match seemed headed for extra time, but a brilliant 85th-minute goal from Gareth Balesecured the victory for Real Madrid. It marked their 19th Copa del Rey title.
8. FC Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid, 2010
Xavi Hernandez after scoring the first goal of the night in the 2010 El Clasico. Image | CNN
After dominating El Clasico the previous season, Barcelona, led by coach Pep Guardiola, continued their strong form in 2009-10. Real Madrid had spent big to rebuild their "Galactico Era," bringing in stars like Karim Benzema, Mesut Ozil, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
But Madrid’s firepower wasn’t enough. Barcelona crushed them 5-0 at the Camp Nou, with David Villa scoring twice. Messi didn’t score but played a big role in most of the goals.
Lionel Messi celebrating his hattrick in the 2007 El Clasico. Image | 90MIN
This LaLiga match between Barcelona and Real Madrid took place at Camp Nou on March 10, 2007, and ended in an exciting 3-3 draw. Both teams played their hearts out, making it one of the greatest El Clasico matches in recent years.
Messi scored a hat-trick, whileVan Nistelrooy scored twice andRamos added one for Madrid. A fierce, high-scoring clash that highlighted both teams' firepower.
6. Real Madrid 4-2 FC Barcelona, 2005
Raul Gonzalez celebrating his goal in the 2005 El Clasico. Image | Squawka
The early 2000s saw Real Madrid stacked with stars like Zidane, Roberto Carlos, Beckham, and Ronaldo Nazario. Despite Barcelona boasting talents like Ronaldinho, Eto'o, and Xavi, Madrid outclassed them with a 4-2 win—Zidane and Ronaldo struck early, while Raul and Owen sealed it in the second half.
5. Real Madrid 3-1 FC Barcelona, 1960
Alfredo Di Stefano trying to score a goal in the 1960 El Clasico. Image | Alamy
Real Madrid’s clash with Barcelona in the 1960 European Cup Semifinal is seen as a key moment in El Clasico history. Madrid won 3-1 and reached the final. Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas found the net for Real Madrid, sealing their victory in the semifinal against Barcelona.
The match showed the strong rivalry and attacking power of both teams. It's still remembered today as one of the greatest El Clasico matches and a major turning point in their history.
4. FC Barcelona 4-0 Real Madrid, 2015
Luis Suarez(centre) celebrating his goal in the 2015 El Clasico. Image | FC Barcelona
During the peak of the MSN era at Barcelona, the team looked unstoppable in Spain. But for the first El Clasico of the season, Messi was out with an injury. Surprisingly, Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t make much impact, while Luis Suárez and Neymar stepped up. They led Barcelona to a dominant 4-0 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
With both teams playing attacking football and creating plenty of chances, this was the greatest El Clasico match of the 1980s. Butragueno gave Real Madrid the lead, but Gary Lineker put Barcelona ahead. Goals from Schuster and Michel made it 3-1 for Madrid. Julio Salinas gave Barca hope, but a late goal from Hugo Sanchez sealed the win for Real Madrid.
2. FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid, 2011
Cesc Fabregas(left) celebrating his assist to Lionel Messi(right) in the 2011 El Clasico. Image | TheNewYorkTimes
One of the most intense and dramatic El Clasicos happened in 2011 during the Supercopa de Espana. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw at the Bernabeu, but the second leg had everything—goals, fouls, and lots of drama.
Iniesta put Barcelona ahead, Ronaldo equalised, and Messi sealed it with two goals, including a late 88th-minute winner. The match turned chaotic after a foul on Fabregas sparked a brawl, leading to four red cards and Mourinho infamously poking Vilanova in the eye.
1. FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid, 2017
Debatably the greatest El Clasico match of the modern era, took place in the 2016-17 LaLiga season. Real Madrid was leading the league and hoping to extend their lead, while Barcelona needed a win to stay in the title race.
What made this match unforgettable happened in the final moments. The ball was passed to Messi just outside the Real Madrid penalty area. Instead of taking a wild shot, Messi calmly placed the ball into the bottom corner, securing a crucial victory for Barcelona at their biggest rivals' home.
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