Top 10 players with the most goals in El-Clasico history

El Clasico has seen many great players who have set records and scored goals in this rivalry, so before the game, we look at who ranks where in terms of players with the most goals in El-Clasico history.

This season's first El-Clasico is approaching, and the two biggest teams in Spain are preparing for the high-intensity game that has produced many memorable games over the years.

Let's at who ranks where in terms of players with the most goals in  El-Clasico history:

10. Luis Saurez | 11

Suarez demonstrated his value when he joined Barcelona, scoring many decisive goals and a hat-trick in El Clasico, one of the very few players to do so. Suarez may have flown under the radar, but the Uruguayan's goal-scoring prowess and clinical finishing made him a performer in these games.

The former Barcelona player scored 11 goals in El-Clasicos and left the club after earning the respect of fans and becoming one of Barcelona's leading scorers.

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9. Santillana | 12

Santillana, a very experienced forward whom many defenders dreaded, was a lethal striker during his time at the club and defined his authority by becoming one of Real Madrid's top scorers.

He led the team from the front and had excellent positional sense and game understanding. Santillana also scored 12 goals in El-Clasico matches and played a critical role as a forward for Los Blancos.

8. Ferenc Puskas | 14

An award named after Ferenc Puskas honours the legendary Real Madrid striker. Puskas was a nightmare for defenders and was involved in almost every goal his team scored. One of the best players to appear in the rivalry, he had a massive impact on El Clasico, scoring 14 goals. He also scored two hat-tricks in El-Clasico matches.

7. Francisco Gento | 14

Gento possessed qualities that no other football player inhabited in the late 1990s: he was a stunning player with a breakneck pace. He could dribble through entire defences and is a prominent player in Real's history, scoring 14 goals in the El-Clasico.

Gento played on the left wing and was a distributor in addition to scoring goals. He spent 18 years at Real Marid before departing and undoubtedly established himself at the Bernabeu.

Gento is a highly respected player in Real Madrid's history. He steered the club during their downfall and made them a proficient team once again. With 14 goals, he is the seventh most productive player in El Clasicos. He was a winger for the club and aided them in winning six European titles.

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6. Cesar Rodriguez | 15

The former Barcelona player and manager played for the Catalonian club from 1939 to 1955 season. Cesar was the top scorer of FC Barcelona club for several years before Lionel Messi broke his record. During his time, Cesar Rodriguez scored 14 goals for Barcelona against Real Madrid and 12 of them came in La Liga. 

5. Raul | 15

Raul was another legendary player who was frequently on the scoreboard for Real and was integral in Real Madrid's progress. With 15 goals, he is the fourth-highest goalscorer in El-Clasico history. He was a core member of the Bernabeu side that dominated European football in the 1990s and early 2000s, along with other legendary players of the club.

4. Karim Benzema | 16

Benzema may have come to the fore now, but the player has had his fair share of limelight at Real Madrid. He had a terrific, prolific year last term. The 36-year-old finally found his footing when the expectations were high, and he delivered a stellar performance for Real Madrid. Benzema has been a key player in El-Clasico, scoring 16 goals and remains the only active goalscorer on this list. 

3. Cristiano Ronaldo | 18

Ronaldo was at his peak during his time at Real Madrid, orchestrating the club to four Champions League titles and emerging as the club's all-time leading scorer across all competitions.

2. Alfredo Di Stefano | 18

During his playing career, the legendary Di Stefano defied all odds while playing against rivals Barcelona. He was always the star of the show during El Clasico matches and scored countless goals, scoring 18 goals. He led Real Madrid to six European titles.

1. Lionel Messi | 26

He has to be the only player who has scored the most goals in this highly-debated match in Spanish history. Lionel Messi inevitably leads the chart with a record-breaking 26 goals against Real Madrid, 18 of which have come in La Liga, and no player is likely to eclipse the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's El-Clasico record, who also has the most hat-tricks and is the player with the most goals in El Clasico history.

However, the 36-year-old no longer plays for Barcelona, but he will be the top scorer in this game for decades until some great player supersedes him.

This is our list of the players with the most goals in El-Clasico history.