• The first Clasico of the season took place at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid took on their eternal enemies.
• The Whites endured a night to forget as Robert Lewandowski scored twice, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha adding further strikes
• TUKO.co.ke looks back at some of Real Madrid’s most memorable defeats to Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Real Madrid suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, a painful defeat that further strengthens the Catalan giants’ lead at the top of La Liga.

With a considerable gap of six points, Barcelona’s form this season has continued to thwart Real’s efforts, casting a shadow over recent head-to-heads which have largely favored The Whites.

However, the Blaugrana’s dominant win on Saturday shifts the balance, highlighting another entry in Madrid’s history of bruising Clasico defeats at home, according to Eurosport.

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TUKO.co.ke looks back at some of Real Madrid’s most significant defeats against Barcelona at the Bernabeu:

1) 2024: Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona (La Liga)

Robert Lewandowski’s brace led Barcelona’s charge, while late goals from young sensation Lamine Yamal and Brazilian star Raphinha sealed the rout, leaving Real Madrid stunned and trailing in the title race.

2) 2022: Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona (La Liga)

After Lionel Messi, Barcelona found a new hero in Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, who scored twice in a dominant performance.

Ferran Torres and Ronald Araujo also found the net, securing Barcelona’s emphatic victory in Madrid.

3) 2019: Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona (Copa del Rey semi-final)

Barcelona took control in the second half after a 1-1 draw in the first leg, with Luis Suarez in the lead. Suarez scored two and a Raphael Varane own goal secured Barca’s place in the final.

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4) 2017: Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona (Liga)

Despite Madrid’s previous victory at the Camp Nou, Barcelona hit back on their rivals’ home turf. Luis Suárez, Lionel Messiand Arturo Vidal scored in the second half, putting Barcelona on course to win La Liga that season.

5) 2015: Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona (Liga)

Even without Messi, Barcelona achieved victory with NeymarSuarez and Andres Iniesta, each contributing to a lopsided victory that shocked Madrid fans.

6) 2009: Real Madrid 2-6 Barcelona (Liga)

In Pep Guardiola’s early days as manager, Barcelona orchestrated one of their most memorable Clasico victories.

After Gonzalo Higuain opened the scoring for Madrid, Messi and Thierry Henry each scored twice. Gerard Pique added a late goal, leaving Madrid reeling as Barca cruised to a league title, according to ESPN.

7) 2005: Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona (Liga)

Known as “The Ronaldinho Game”, this match saw Ronaldinho dazzle the Bernabeu with two exceptional goals. The Madrid supporters gave him a rare standing ovation as he left the field, recognizing the genius of their rival.

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8) 1986: Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona (Copa de la Liga)

Terry Venables’ Barcelona claimed a comprehensive victory, with Raul Amarilla, Urbano Ortega and Esteban Vigo finding the net in another decisive victory.

9) 1984: Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona (Liga)

This match saw Madrid collapse in the second half, starting with Miguel Angel’s own goal.

Late strikes from Steve Archibald and Ramon Caldre added to Madrid’s frustration, adding another painful memory to the rivalry.

10) 1974: Real Madrid 0-5 Barcelona (Liga)

In one of the most iconic Clasicos, Johan Cruyff took center stage, scoring a goal and providing two assists in a historic 5-0 victory.

Goals from Juan Manuel Asensi, Juan Carlos and Hugo Sotil cemented this victory as a milestone in Barcelona’s history.

11) 1926: Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona (Copa del Rey quarter-finals)

One of the earliest examples of Barcelona’s dominance at the Bernabeu, Josep Samitier led the charge and scored four goals in an impressive performance that added to Barcelona’s growing Clasico legacy.

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Raphinha makes fun of Mbappé

Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported this Barcelona striker after scoring in their 4-0 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

The Brazilian celebrated by imitating Mbappe’s celebration, a playful jab at the Frenchman’s disallowed goal against Inaki Pena.

Los Blancos endured a night to forget as Robert Lewandowski scored twice, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha adding further strikes.

Proofread by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and editor at TUKO.co.ke

Source: YEN.com.gh