Manchester City vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Highlights | Real Madrid score two late goals to stamp a comeback win over Man City | FT MCI 2-3 RMA
Read the highlights of the Manchester City vs Real Madrid match in UCL 2024-25 at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
Hello and welcome to another UEFA Champions Leaguenight. Tonight, we will cover the most anticipated face-off in the UCL 2024-25 Knockout play-offs as Manchester City will take on Real Madrid in the first leg of the tie at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
These two teams will face each other tonight for the fourth consecutive season, whereas the previous encounters have gifted us some iconic moments. Surely, tonight there will be no exception as well.
So sit back and relax as Soumit Bhattacharya brings you the buildup, news, images, live scores, news, and updates of the Manchester City vs Real Madrid match from our webdesk.
LIVE Updates
Feb 11, 2025, 10:12 PM
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Feb 11, 2025, 10:06 PM
Final Verdict | FT Manchester City 2-3 Real Madrid
The game that just keeps giving delivers again! A dramatic finale to a breathless evening of high Champions League drama ends with Real Madrid coming from 2-1 down after 80 minutes to win 3-2 thanks to late goals from substitute Brahim Díaz and Jude Bellingham. Two goals from Haaland, the second from the penalty spot, looked to have sealed a win for Guardiola's men, but Los Blancos bounced back in spectacular fashion. Bring on the second leg.
via Steve Bates, UCL reporter
Feb 11, 2025, 9:55 PM
90+3' | FINAL WHISTLE! | FT MCI 2-3 RMA
Real Madrid have turned the table in the final minutes to snatch a win at Etihad!
Feb 11, 2025, 9:54 PM
90'+2' | HOW ABOUT THAT! BELLINGHAM SCORES!!!!! | MCI 2-3 RMA
OH MY GOODESS! REAL MADRID HAS DONE IT AGAIN!
Vinicius lobbed the ball past Ederson who came way forward, as Bellingham executed the simplest touch on the other end as the ball rolled inside!
Bellingham followed up the pass as he sprinted inside the box. However, his strike targeting the far post is marvelously denied by City custodian Ederson!
What a game so far for the Brazilian keeper!
Feb 11, 2025, 9:25 PM
63' | So close for Valverde!
Mbappe sent a pass from the left which was toed wide by Lewis, but the second ball was rocketed toward the goal by Valverde, but he missed the second post by inches!
Feb 11, 2025, 9:23 PM
61' | Substitution for Manchester City
In: Mateo Kovacic
Out: Nathan Ake
Feb 11, 2025, 9:23 PM
60' | GOALLLL! MBAPPE IT IS! | MCI 1-1 RMA
The free-kick was well-blocked by City's defence, but the second ball was delivered inside that found Mbappe in a 1v1 situation with Ederson. Although Mbappe did not have a clean connection with the ball, it spun in the air before ending up in the net through the top-left corner.
Feb 11, 2025, 9:16 PM
55' | Ederson makes a huge save!
Mbappe powered a quick first-time strike from inside the box, which was stopped by Ederson!
Feb 11, 2025, 9:14 PM
53' | Chance for Madrid!
Vinicius unleashed his pace and sprinted inside the box before delivering a cross from the left, which is quickly met by Bellingham but he failed to keep it on target.
Feb 11, 2025, 9:11 PM
50' | Chance for City
Gvardiol's shot from outside the box went way wide off the target.
Feb 11, 2025, 9:09 PM
46' | The second half begins
Feb 11, 2025, 9:07 PM
Half-time substitution | Manchester City
In: Rico Lewis
Out: Manuel Akanji
Feb 11, 2025, 8:54 PM
An engaging first half
Real Madrid started with real purpose and venom, as Vinícius Júnior and Mbappé looked electric. But despite some nervy moments for home fans in the opening exchanges, it was Haaland who struck first with a cleverly-worked goal – the first of his career against the 15-time winners of this competition. City edged the half as the dominant force and look more like the team we have become familiar with over the last five years or so. But they are up against Real Madrid, a team who never know when they are beaten.
45'+5' | Here goes the half-time whistle. | HT MCI 1-0 RMA
Feb 11, 2025, 8:49 PM
45'+4' | Mbappe fires it over!
Rodrygo brilliantly found Mbappe on the left with a beautiful pass, but Mbappe fired his first-touch shot just over the target!
Feb 11, 2025, 8:48 PM
45'+2' | Deflection!
Mbappe sliced a right-footed strike from in front of the box that was toed outside by Ake.
Feb 11, 2025, 8:45 PM
45' | 4 minutes of added time confirmed
Feb 11, 2025, 8:44 PM
43' | So close for Valverde!
Valverde flashed a powered strike right on target, but Ederson tipped it over the crossbar!
Feb 11, 2025, 8:43 PM
38' | Chance for City!
So close to the home side doubling their lead! Skipper De Bruyne floated in an inviting corner from the right which is met at the near post by a powerful header from Akanji, but it bounced down onto the top of the crossbar.
Feb 11, 2025, 8:38 PM
36' | Great block by Asencio
Haaland has another open strike from close to the six-yard box, but Raul Asencio made a brilliant sliding block to clear the ball away!
Great game so far for the young defender!
Feb 11, 2025, 8:36 PM
35' | What a stop by Courtois!
Phil Foden sliced a beautiful left-footed strike from the left, but Courtois punched the ball away with a great stop!
Feb 11, 2025, 8:34 PM
33' | Close contest so far
The first quarter was Madrid's but City have taken the control in the second quarter. This game will surely give us more drama and excitement!
Feb 11, 2025, 8:30 PM
30' | Substitution for Manchester City
Grealish seems injured, as he is forced to leave the pitch.
In: Phil Foden
Out: Jack Grealish
30. CITY SUB | Grealish is forced off early after a brilliant performance 🔄
Dani Ceballos unleashed a long-ranger, that only went inches over the crosspiece.
Feb 11, 2025, 8:27 PM
26' | Vini hits the crossbar!
Vinicius made an uncoventional move as he attempted the slide it home with a lofted strike from the left, but the ball only rattled the crossbar!
Feb 11, 2025, 8:25 PM
24' | Brilliant tackle from Asencio
Kevin De Bruyne only had Courtois in front of him as he was sprinting inside from the right. However, Raul Asencio made a great tackle from behind to clear the ball off the City skipper!
Feb 11, 2025, 8:23 PM
22' | The Goal STANDS!
The VAR Check is over! The goal stands for City!
Feb 11, 2025, 8:22 PM
22' | VAR Check going on
A VAR Check is going on to determine whether the goal was from an offside position.
Feb 11, 2025, 8:21 PM
19' | GOAALL! HAALAND SCORES! | MCI 1-0 RMA
Erling Haaland finally scores against Real Madrid!
Jack Grealish delivered a sublime ball into the boxm, which was chest-trapped by Gvardiol in the box. Haaland had it right in front of him, as the Norwegian slotted it past Courtois to open the account for City!
Feb 11, 2025, 8:16 PM
15' | Chance for City
Savinho anticipated the second ball but his strike from inside the box went way over the target!
Feb 11, 2025, 8:14 PM
13' | Another chance for Vini
Vini found the ball on a counter attack, as Nathan Ake and Josko Gvardiol almost sandwiched him to disposses the Brazilian off the ball.
Feb 11, 2025, 8:13 PM
12' | Huge chance for Madrid!
Vini sent the ball past Ederson who came forward, as Mendy attempted the strike on target following and one-two with Vini, but Nathan Ake stayed alert as he made a great block to dilute the looming danger!
Huge opportunity wasted for Los Blancos!
Feb 11, 2025, 8:12 PM
11' | Chance for Madrid!
Mbappe found an opening from the right, as he slotted a strike on target but Ederson denied the ball well.
Feb 11, 2025, 8:11 PM
10' | Offside!
Valverde opnend up the hosts defence with a lobbed ball that endedup in front of an open goal, as Vinicius found it. The Brazilian fired into the box as Ederson dived right into his feet as Vini attempted to squeeze past him.
Seemed to be a penalty, but the flag was already up for an offside!
Feb 11, 2025, 8:04 PM
3' | Valverde makes a block
Kevin De Bruyne targeted the top bin wit the set-piece free-kick from a tough angle, as Valverde stayed tall in blocking it.
Feb 11, 2025, 8:02 PM
1' | Ederson collects
Ederson came way forward to collect a long ball, denying Vinicius from anticipating it.
Feb 11, 2025, 8:00 PM
1' | Kick Off
HERE WE GO! The home side gets us underway at Etihad!
Starting XI: Ederson (GK); Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol; John Stones, Bernardo Silva; Savinho; Kevin De Bruyne (C), Jack Grealish; Erling Haaland
Manchester City vs Liverpool FC, Premier League 2025-26 recap: City humble Liverpool by 3-0 on Pep's 1000th game
Read the recap of the Manchester City vs Liverpool FC, Premier League 2025-26 match at the Etihad Stadium as City humbled Liverpool by 3-0 with goals from Doku, Nico and Haaland.
Welcome to the live blog coverage of one of the most electrifying fixtures in the Premier League 2025-26, Manchester City vs Liverpool FCat the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. The match kicks off at 8:00 PM BST on Sunday, November 9, 2025, promising an intense battle between two of England’s footballing giants.
Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, are fighting to maintain their lead atop the Premier League table, boasting a squad brimming with talent like Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Rodri. Their recent form has been impressive, blending tactical mastery with sheer attacking firepower.
Liverpool FC come into this fixture eager to close the gap, led by manager Arne Slot, with key players including Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitike. Known for their high-pressing and rapid transitions, Liverpool will test Man City's defensive resilience.
This encounter is more than just three points; it’s a strategic and physical clash that could define the title race’s landscape. Stay tuned for minute-by-minute updates, goal alerts, team news, tactical insights, and expert commentary as this Premier League showdown unfolds live from Manchester!
LIVE Updates
Nov 9, 2025, 4:31 PM
FINAL Score
Nov 9, 2025, 6:29 PM
Full time | MCI 3-0 LIV
Back-to-back wins for City - 4 points behind Arsenal.
City's first win against Liverpool in the last five matches. Liverpool's fourth consecutive away defeat. 5th defeat of the season for the Reds and their biggest defeat under Arne Slot in the league.
716th win for Pep Guardiola in his 1000th game as manager.
Full-time | Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool
Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku scored for Citizens in Pep Guardiola's 716th win in his managerial career.
Marmoush with the cross and O'Reilly had the whole goal to aim at. But, he missed the target.
Nov 9, 2025, 6:14 PM
79' | Inches away
Great run from Salah to keep himself onside and then he tried to clip the ball over Donnarumma. But the Italian goalkeeper got a hand to it, and the ball was just inches away from going inside the goal.
Nov 9, 2025, 6:12 PM
77' | Nearly for Salah
From the corner, Salah was close to flick the ball over Donnarumma. But the big man was able to come quicker and get a hand on it, before City defenders got the ball out of danger.
Nov 9, 2025, 6:11 PM
76' | Save from Donnarumma
First shot on target from Liverpool - by Szoboszlai. Save from Donnarumma.
Nov 9, 2025, 6:08 PM
74' | Changes from both side
Jeremy Doku is replaced by Omar Marmoush for City.
Curtis Jones replaced Alexis Mac Allister for Liverpool.
Wirtz has an effort from distance blocked on the edge of the box.
Nov 9, 2025, 5:00 PM
29' | HHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLANNNNNNNNDDDDD | MCI 1-0 LIV
WHAT. A. FINISH.
Nunes with a curling cross from right and Haaland jumped high in the air to get to the ball and head it inside the goal.
99th Premier League goal for Haaland.
City leads.
Manchester City 1-0 Liverpool FC.
Nov 9, 2025, 4:59 PM
28' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Nico Gonzalez, for a foul on Writz.
Nov 9, 2025, 4:58 PM
26' | Good save
Clever from Doku.
Foden to Haaland, and Doku was on his way after receiving the pass from Haaland.
Looked like he would go for the cutback. But he went for the shot from the byline.
Mamardashvili made the save to deny him.
Nov 9, 2025, 4:56 PM
Raining heavily
It is raining heavily at the Etihad, which has made the pitch a bit faster as well.
Nov 9, 2025, 4:56 PM
Some stat
6 - Since the start of 2023-24, no goalkeeper has saved more penalties in Europe's big-five leagues than Giorgi Mamardashvili (6). Saviour. pic.twitter.com/clrBzCDReF
O'Reilly looks as if he will give it another go. The Etihad breathes a sigh of relief, which shows just how important he's become to this team so quickly.
Nov 9, 2025, 4:52 PM
21' | O’Reilly is down
The youngster is down. He needs some medical attention as the screen shows Pep Guardiola, who is managing his 1000th game as a manager.
Nov 9, 2025, 4:49 PM
18' | Corner for City
Doku powered in through the left and his low pass found Cherki at a striking zone. The attempt was deflected for a corner by Konate.
Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona, El-clasico 2025-26 recap: Mbappe and Bellingham power Real Madrid to a 2-1 win over Barcelona
Get the recap of the Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona, El Clásico match in La Liga 2025-26 tonight at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium as goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham helped Real Madrid win by 2-1.
Welcome to the live blog of the world’s most iconic football rivalry — El Clásico — asReal Madrid host FC Barcelona in a high-voltage La Liga 2025-26 clash at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.
The kick-off is at 8.45 pm IST.
Real Madrid, managed by Xabi Alonso, come into this fixture unbeaten in their last five across all competitions. With Kylian Mbappé in scintillating form, eight goals in nine league matches, the hosts aim to avenge last season’s painful string of defeats to Barcelona. Los Blancos have scored 23 goals so far this season while conceding only seven.
Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, are the defending champions but currently face pressure after inconsistent performances and several injury setbacks. The Catalans, however, boast the league’s best attacking numbers, led by Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Fermín López, and are determined to reclaim the top spot despite Flick’s absence from the touchline following a recent red card.
Stay tuned and enjoy the coverage of Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona, El-clasico 2025-26.
LIVE Updates
Oct 26, 2025, 3:16 PM
Final Score
Oct 26, 2025, 5:23 PM
Full time | Real Madrid 2-1 FC Barcelona
Real Madrid beat FC Barcelona for the first time in five games, as we see a brawl between the teams, with Raphinha and Rudiger getting involved as well.
Real Madrid are now five points clear Barcelona at the top of the points table.
Oct 26, 2025, 5:21 PM
90+10' | Red card
Second yellow card for Pedri and it is a red card for the midfielder.
Oct 26, 2025, 5:20 PM
90+9' | Yellow card
Oct 26, 2025, 5:18 PM
90+7' | Change
In: Martin
Out: Balde
Oct 26, 2025, 5:16 PM
90+5' | Szczęsny makes save
Szczęsny denies Rodrygo with a diving save.
Oct 26, 2025, 5:13 PM
90+2' | Araujo is the Barca striker
Araujo is now playing as a centre forward.
Oct 26, 2025, 5:12 PM
90' | 9 minutes added
9 minutes added as injury time.
Oct 26, 2025, 5:11 PM
90' | Changes for Real Madrid
In: Gonzalo, Ceballos
Out: Mbappe, Jude
Oct 26, 2025, 5:10 PM
89' | Huge miss from Kounde
A perfect ball for him to score at the far post.
But, he was not able to control the ball with chest and Barcelona's frustration keep growing.
Oct 26, 2025, 5:09 PM
88' | Mbappe shoots wide
In the counterattack, Mbappe had the chance to score but he was not able to test Szczęsny
Oct 26, 2025, 5:09 PM
88' | Real Madrid sitting deep
Real Madrid are sitting deep and looking for the chance to break free with the counter attack.
Oct 26, 2025, 5:04 PM
84' | Change for Barcelona
In: Roony
Out: Cubarsi
Oct 26, 2025, 5:04 PM
83' | Araujo wastes the chance
Araujo goes for the goal from the centre of the pitch and he misses the target by a mile.
Oct 26, 2025, 5:01 PM
80' | Araujo with the block
In the counter attack Mbappe had Barcelona running behind him. But Araujo came running and made the block.
Oct 26, 2025, 5:00 PM
79' | Xabi wants his defenders not to come out
Barcelona keep looking for the gap as Xabi advises his team not to come out.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:57 PM
Barcelona would be happy not to see Vini in this match again
Vini is not happy being subbed off and goes straight to the tunnel.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:53 PM
72' | Changes for Real Madrid
In: Rodrygo, Carvajal
Out: Vinicius Jr., Valverde
Oct 26, 2025, 4:52 PM
71' | Kounde misses the target
Kounde did well to meet the corner from Rashford but could not keep the ball down. He clashed against his own teammate Pau Cubarsi.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:49 PM
68' | Goal but offside
Goal from Jude Bellingham but Brahim Diaz was offside leading to the goal.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:46 PM
66' | Change for Real Madrid
In: Diaz
Out: Guler
Oct 26, 2025, 4:46 PM
65' | Valverde is down
The Real Madrid captain is down but looks like he will continue. Carvajal, who was getting ready to continue, will have to continue be on the bench.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:45 PM
64' | Lamine misses the target
Lamine Yamal, for the first time in this match, cuts back in and goes for the goal. But, he missed the target and faced the whistle from Real Madrid fans.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:43 PM
62' | Ferran's first touch has been poor
In the last few minutes Ferran has received three balls in the final third and he has not been able to hold on to the ball.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:40 PM
58' | Militao wins the battle against Balde
Militao on the left defeated Blade with pace and power. But De Jong came running to intercept his cross.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:38 PM
57' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Huijsen for a foul on Ferran.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:37 PM
56' | Fermin can't connect
Balde with a great run on the left and his cutback nearly found Fermin inside the box. But even a slide from him could not get him to the ball.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:35 PM
53' | Chance for Fermin
Again he went for the goal and shot it directly at Courtois.
He had Rashford and Ferran on his both sides.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:33 PM
52' | Save from Szczęsny
Szczęsny denies Mbappe from penalty spot. He dived to his left and extended his right hand to make the save.
There is nothing he could have done to avoid that.
Penalty for Real Madrid.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:31 PM
50' | VAR check
A VAR check will be done to check whether it was a handball or not.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:30 PM
49' | Real asks for penalty
Garcia made the challenge and the ball rebounded off him and hit his hands. Real Madrid wants the penalty but not given.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:28 PM
47' | Weak shot from Fermin
Rashford was able to get the better of Militao and then found Fermin. But the youngster's shot went straight to Courtois.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:26 PM
46' | Second half starts
Barcelona start the second half.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:26 PM
No changes from either team
No changes from either team as we are about to start the second half.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:24 PM
Welcome back!
We are back from the break.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:10 PM
Half-time | Real Madrid 2-1 FC Barcelona
Three goals. Lots of action. Excitement, drama and more to come.
Mbappe and Bellingham scored for Real Madrid. Fermin Lopez scored for Barcelona.
We will see you after the break.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:08 PM
45+5' | Ferran goes for the goal
Ferran's volley did not have the zeal and power to beat Courtios.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:07 PM
45+4' | Free-kick for Barcelona
At the byline, Valverde fouled Rashford and it is a free-kick for Barcelona
Oct 26, 2025, 4:05 PM
45' | 6 minutes added
6 minutes have been added as injury time.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:04 PM
45' | Goal but offside
Barcelona's defence have not been able to contain Madrid here.
Mbappe found the net once again from close range. But Vinicius Jr was offside leading to the goal.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:01 PM
43' | BBBBBBBBEEEEELLLLLIIIGGGGHHHAMMM | RMA 2-1 BAR
Vinicius got the better of Kounde and the Brazilian floated the ball and met Militao, whose headed pass was good enough for Jude to find the back of the net with ease.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona.
Oct 26, 2025, 4:00 PM
💭 He continues to prove that we wasted our time, money, effort and drama on Dani Olmo. Fermin Lopez is HIM pic.twitter.com/yZLHRcycAV
Poor defensive play from Barcelona. Deaj Huijsen was able to enter the final yard and extend his foot to get a touch on the dropped ball.
But Szczęsny was at it again to make the save.
Oct 26, 2025, 3:47 PM
29' | Szczęsny makes the save
Valverde found Mbappe with a quick free-kick but Szczęsny was ready to make the save.
Oct 26, 2025, 3:46 PM
29' | Lots of mistakes from Barcelona
Barcelona have committed lots of mistakes and even experinecned players like De Jong has given missed passes.
Oct 26, 2025, 3:46 PM
➡️ Real Madrid win a penalty. ➡️ VAR says... "No, wait. Cancel that." ➡️ Mbappé scores ➡️ VAR Check: Offside ... no goal. ➡️ Mbappé scores again ✅ pic.twitter.com/tESoJ9Xq86
One mistake and you are done against Kylian Mbappe.
Barcelona made the mistake. Fermin mishandled the ball, and it went to Mbappe with a perfect bounce for him to go for a volley.
Real Madrid lead.
Real Madrid 1-0 FC Barcelona.
Oct 26, 2025, 3:29 PM
11' | Barcelona building up
Barca, in their own rhythm, tare rying to build up by holding the possession. They are holding on the ball and waiting to make the final move.
Oct 26, 2025, 3:25 PM
8' | Balde is offside
Balde is flagged offside as the pass from Eric Garcia came a bit late.
Oct 26, 2025, 3:22 PM
4' | VAR check is going on
VAR check for penalty check is going on. Along with a possible offside leading to the play.
Oct 26, 2025, 3:20 PM
2' | Penalty for Real Madrid
Within the first two minutes, Yamal fouls Vinicius inside the box and it is a penalty.
Oct 26, 2025, 3:19 PM
1' | Opening for Barcelona
Mistakes from Madrid's defence. First they allowed Fermin to look for Yamal and then Pedri find Rashford on the left.
Oct 26, 2025, 3:18 PM
1' | Kick-off
Real Madrid kick things off.
Oct 26, 2025, 2:55 PM
Lineups | FC Barcelona
XI: W. Szczęsny, J. Koundé, P. Cubarsí, E. García, A. Balde, Pedri, F. de Jong, F. López, L. Yamal, F. Torres, M. Rashford
Subs: Eder Aller, Diego Kochen, Ronald Araújo, Xavi Espart, Jofre Torrents, Gerard Martín, Toni Fernández, Dro Fernández, Marc Bernal, Marc Casadó, Roony Bardghji
Oct 26, 2025, 2:55 PM
Lineups | Real Madrid
XI: T. Courtois, F. Valverde, É. Militão, D. Huijsen, Á. Carreras, A. Güler, A. Tchouaméni, E. Camavinga, Vinícius Jr., J. Bellingham, K. Mbappé
In 260 official matches so far, FC Barcelona have won th El Claisco 103 times while Real Madrid have won 105 times. 52 matches between them have been drawn.
Since Lionel Messi left his first team FC Barcelona in 2021, Barcelona have played 15 games against Real Madrid in El-Clasico football matches. Barcelona won 8 times while losing 7 times in those games.
Barcelona's record-goal scorer Lionel Messi remained the face of the Catalan giants throughout his trophy-laden stint at Camp Nou, especially his terrific contributions in El-Clasico.
Often dubbed as one of the greatest footballers in the history of the beautiful game, goal-machine Messi used to run rings around Real Madrid even when his Ballon d'Or arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo was at the peak of his powers.
There is no denying that the golden era of El Clasico came to an end when Ronaldo left Santiago Bernabeu in 2018.
Three years after Ronaldo's sensational transfer to Juventus, record-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi made headlines when he ended his long association with FC Barcelona in 2021.
After Messi joined Kylian Mbappe and Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), arch-rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid played out the first-ever Clasico without Messi or Ronaldo in the 2021/22 season since 2007.
El-Clasico: How many times have Barcelona defeated Madrid without Messi?
Not just Ronaldo, Messi has an edge over all La Liga icons when it comes to playing El-Clasico matches in the Spanish top flight. With 26 goals for Barcelona, Messi left Camp Nou as the all-time top goalscorer in the history of El-Clasico.
In his final Clasico appearance, Messi failed to inspire Barcelona as Real Madrid battled past Blaugrana at the Bernabeu in 2021. Since Messi's transfer to PSG, Barcelona have met Real Madrid in 12 competitive games.
In those 15 El-Clasico games, Barcelona won 8 times while Real Madrid won 7 times. None of those games has been drawn
Matches
Real Madrid
Draws
FC Barcelona
15
7
0
8
Results of EL-Clasico games since Messi left Barcelona
Season
Competition
Matchday
Date
Result
24/25
LaLiga
35
11.5.2025
FC Barcelona 4:3 Real Madrid
24/25
Copa del Rey
Final
27.4.2025
FC Barcelona 3:2 Real Madrid
24/25
Supercopa
Final
13.1.2025
Real Madrid 2:5 FC Barcelona
24/25
LaLiga
11
26.10.2024
Real Madrid 0:4 FC Barcelona
23/24
LaLiga
32
21.04.2024
Real Madrid 3:2 FC Barcelona
23/24
Supercopa
Final
14.01.2024
Real Madrid 4:1 FC Barcelona
23/24
LaLiga
11
28.10.2023
FC Barcelona 1:2 Real Madrid
22/23
Copa del Rey
Semi-Finals 2nd Leg
05.04.2023
FC Barcelona 0:4 Real Madrid
22/23
LaLiga
26
19.03.2023
FC Barcelona 2:1 Real Madrid
22/23
Copa del Rey
Semi-Finals 1st Leg
02.03.2023
Real Madrid 0:1 FC Barcelona
22/23
Supercopa
Final
15.01.2023
Real Madrid 1:3 FC Barcelona
22/23
LaLiga
9
16.10.2022
Real Madrid 3:1 FC Barcelona
21/22
LaLiga
29
20.03.2022
Real Madrid 0:4 FC Barcelona
21/22
Supercopa
Semi-Finals
12.01.2022
FC Barcelona 2:3 Real Madrid
21/22
LaLiga
10
24.10.2021
FC Barcelona 1:2 Real Madrid
Top scorers in El-Clasico since Lionel Messi left Barcelona
Player
Position
Club
Goals
Karim Benzema
Centre-Forward
Real Madrid
6
Vinicius Junior
Left Winger
Real Madrid
6
Robert Lewandowski
Centre-Forward
FC Barcelona
5
Kylian Mbappe
Centre-Forward
Real Madrid
5
Raphinha
Winger
FC Barcelona
4
Jude Bellingham
Attacking Midfield
Real Madrid
3
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Real Madrid have won 105 El-Clasico matches, while Barcelona have won 103 times, excluding the exhibition games where Barcelona has dominated the Los Blancos.
El Clasico refers to a match between two of Spain's biggest teams, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The rivalry goes beyond the football field as Madrid, the capital of Spain and Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia's autonomous community, have shared their fair share of political tension over the years.
Initially, the term was only used for the matches in the domestic Spanish championship, La Liga. Over the years, however, it's been globally recognised for every single meeting, such as in the UEFA Champions League or even domestic cup competitions like the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de España.
With both teams boasting big budgets and reputations that appeal to world-class performers across the planet, their respective ranks have been loaded with match-winners over the years.
Here we have for you a breakdown of the games the two giants have played!
Competition
Matches
RMA Wins
BAR Wins
Draws
RMA Goals
BAR Goals
La Liga
190
79
76
35
307
309
Copa de la Coronación
1
0
1
0
1
3
Copa del Rey
39
13
18
8
72
74
Copa de la Liga
6
0
2
4
8
13
Supercopa de España
18
10
6
2
40
29
UEFA Champions League
8
3
2
3
13
10
All competitions
260
105
103
52
437
431
Exhibition games
43
6
25
12
56
106
Most Appearances in El-Clasico
Sergio Busquets has played the most number of El-Clasico matches.
Former Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets has played 48 El-Clasico games, the most in the rivalry's history. Lionel Messi and Sergio Raoms follow him in the list with 45 El-Clasico games.
Apps
Player
Club
48
Sergio Busquets
Barcelona
45
Lionel Messi
Barcelona
Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid
43
Karim Benzema
Real Madrid
42
Paco Gento
Real Madrid
Manuel Sanchís
Real Madrid
Xavi
Barcelona
40
Gerard Piqué
Barcelona
Most goals in El-Clasico
Former FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has scored the most goals in El-Clasico. Since making his first Clasico appearance in 2005, the Argentine legend has played a joint-record 45 matches against Madrid, scoring 26 goals. This includes two hat-tricks in 2007 and 2014.
Former Real Madrid forwards Alfredo Di Stefano and Cristiano Ronaldo share the second spot with 18 goals each.
Real Madrid vs Juventus FC, UEFA Champions League 2025-26 recap: Bellingham's lone goal help Madrid keep 100% win record; RMA 1-0 JUVE
Get the recap of the Real Madrid vs Juventus FC, UEFA Champions League 2025-26 match at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium as Jude Bellingham's lone goal helped the Los Blancos win by 1-0.
Welcome to the live blog for this thrillingUEFA Champions League 2025-26 Group Stage clash between Real Madrid and Juventus FC at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. Kickoff is set for 12.30 am IST on 23 October 2025.
This is Barnali Debnath, who will bring you all the updates of the Real Madrid vs Juventus FC match from the web desk.
Real Madrid enters this fixture unbeaten in this season’s Champions League, having won their first two matches convincingly against Olympique Marseille (2-1) and Kairat Almaty (5-0). Led by manager Xabi Alonso, the Spanish giants sit second in the group, just behind Bayern Munich, and are on a five-game winning streak at home across competitions.
Juventus, meanwhile, face a difficult challenge. They have yet to register a win in the Champions League this season after drawing their first two group matches against Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal. Their recent domestic form includes a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Como.
Stay tuned and enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Oct 22, 2025, 7:01 PM
Final Score
Oct 22, 2025, 9:05 PM
Final verdict
Real Madrid deserved the win and three points.
They remain undefeated and keep their 100% win rate in the UEFA Champions League this season. Meantime, Juventus will have to look for better options as they have yet to win this season in the tournament.
It was Jude Bellingham's goal that made the difference, and they are now at No.5, even with a 100% win rate.
I hope you enjoyed the coverage. See you in the next match. Good night and take care.
Oct 22, 2025, 8:55 PM
Full time | Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus
Full time | Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus FC
Jude Bellingham's 57th-minute strike helped Real Madrid beat Juventus by 1-0 at home.
Real Madrid keep their 100% win rate in UEFA Champions League this season.
A bit of skill. A bit of luck. And the goal comes for Real Madrid.
Vinicius Jr with excellent skill to dummy the defenders and hit the far post with a left-footed shot.
The rebound went straight to Jude Bellingham, who did not miss the tap-in.
Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus.
Oct 22, 2025, 8:16 PM
57' | Chance for Juve
Vlahovic's cross could not meet anyone of his teammates.
Oct 22, 2025, 8:16 PM
56' | Save from Courtois
Vlahovic's shot took a deflection and Courtois did well to make the save.
Oct 22, 2025, 8:13 PM
53' | Bellingham misses the target
Jude Bellingham misses the target with a header from the back of the head.
Oct 22, 2025, 8:12 PM
52' | 10th corner for Real
Real Madrid win their 10th corner of the match. It is like a corner in every five minute.
Oct 22, 2025, 8:10 PM
50' | Save from Courtois
Great pace from Vlahovic in the counterattack as he went past Militao.
But, could not find the far corner with the left-footed effort from a one-on-one position. Big save from Courtois.
Oct 22, 2025, 8:07 PM
47' | Militao with a block
Bellingham lost the ball, and Kululu had the chance to strike from close range.
Militao came in front and blocked the shot.
Oct 22, 2025, 8:05 PM
Second half starts
No changes from either team.
Oct 22, 2025, 8:03 PM
Welcome back
Welcome back from the break. The players are now coming out of the tunnel.
Oct 22, 2025, 7:53 PM
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Oct 22, 2025, 7:50 PM
Half-time | Real Madrid 0-0 Juventus
Referee blows the first half whistle. Real Madrid dominated the game with more chances and possession.
Juve had a few moments with a counterattack but mostly they sat back and defended.
Mbappe had the best chance of the night so far and I am pretty sure there will be more chances for him in the next 45 minutes.
See you after the break.
Oct 22, 2025, 7:48 PM
45' | 1 minute added
1 minute added to the first half
Oct 22, 2025, 7:47 PM
Meantime, Kane in Germany
20 - Harry Kane has scored 20 goals in 12 games for Bayern Munich in all competitions in 2025-26. This is faster to 20 than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo have ever managed from the start of a season in their club careers (Messi 17 apps x3, Ronaldo 13 in 2014-15). Incredible. pic.twitter.com/7GBnwbk5Hj
Mbappe placed it up for Guler to go for a curler. But the timid shot went straight to Di Gregorio.
Oct 22, 2025, 7:37 PM
35' | Cambiaso again
Real Madrid are on the move as they win another corner.
Cambiaso deflected the ball away as it was heading towards Valverde for an easy header.
Oct 22, 2025, 7:36 PM
34' | Chance
Guler switched to the left and sent a lofted cross for Diaz to go for the header at the far post.
But Cambiaso was there to make the interception.
Oct 22, 2025, 7:34 PM
HEADERS - PROBLEMS FOR JUVE
Oct 22, 2025, 7:32 PM
29' | Carreras does really well
Juventus again tried to create something in the counterattack. Kalulu went flying on the right but Carreras did well to get something on the ball and stop the attack.
Juventus have looked vulnerable from the set pieces. From the corner, Tchouaméni again had the chance to go for the goal with a low effort. However, it went wide.
Oct 22, 2025, 7:28 PM
25' | Save from Di Gregorio
Valverde and Diaz linked up well for this attack. The Real Madrid captain teed up Diaz to go for the shot from the right. But, Di Gregorio did well to make the save.
Oct 22, 2025, 7:26 PM
24' | Guler with the corss
Guler, on the right, dodged the defender and then floated the ball with his left foot. However, it was a bit long for Militao to meet it.
Oct 22, 2025, 7:25 PM
23' | Gatti with a block
Kylian Mbappe with a purposeful attack and attempt. Gatti blocks and deflects it for a corner. Guler to take it.
Oct 22, 2025, 7:22 PM
19' | Three quick corners for Real Madrid
Real Madrid have shifted the momentum of the match. They have now earned three consecutive corners. Tchouaméni heads the latest one over the goal.
Oct 22, 2025, 7:21 PM
Andrea Cambiaso on the move
Oct 22, 2025, 7:18 PM
16' | Save from Di Gregorio
Di Gregorio makes his first save of the night as Tchouaméni headed the service from the corner directly to the Juve goalkeeper.
Oct 22, 2025, 7:16 PM
14' | Courtois with another save
Another good save from Courtois. Gatti with a powerful right-footed shot. He was on target with his attempt.
Oct 22, 2025, 7:15 PM
13' | Good start from Juve
The visitors have looked more threatening in the counterattack as they win their second corner within few minutes.
Oct 22, 2025, 7:13 PM
10' | Save from Courtois
Courtois had to make a decent save as McKennie took his chance with a long-range shot from the edge of the box. Corner for Juventush
Oct 22, 2025, 7:12 PM
9' | Juventus keeping shape
Although they have not gone out attacking, they have kept the ball and shape to not allow Real Madrid to sneak in.
Subs: Mattia Perin, Matteo Fuscaldo, João Mário, Manuel Locatelli, Vasilije Adžić, Edon Zhegrova, Fabio Miretti, Filip Kostić, Francisco Conceição, Loïs Openda, Jonathan David.
Oct 22, 2025, 6:09 PM
Lineups | Real Madrid
Real Madrid Lineup: Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Militão, Á. Carreras, Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Arda Güler, Brahim, Vinícius Jr., Mbappé.
Substitutes: Lunin, Fran González, Camavinga, Endrick, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, Fran García, Mendy, Mastantuono, Thiago.
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