The first El Clasico of this season is quickly approaching, and the two top teams in Spain are getting ready for the intense match that has historically produced many unforgettable matches.
With numerous elite players representing their respective clubs, this game will determine where the clubs stand right now since both teams are tied on points. El Clasico has seen many outstanding players who have created records and scored goals in this rivalry.
Here is the list of the top 10 highest goal scorers in the history of El Clasico:
10. Luis Suarez: 11 goals
Suarez proved his worth as soon as he joined Barcelona, scoring a hat-trick in El Clasico, one of the very few times it has ever happened to a player. Suarez may have gone unnoticed, but his ability to score goals and his precise finishing made him a standout performance in these matches.
After garnering the admiration of the supporters and ranking among Barcelona’s top scorers, the former Barcelona player left the club after scoring 11 goals in El Clasicos.
9. Santillana: 12 goals
Santillana, a deadly striker during his tenure at the club who many defenders feared, established his dominance by ranking among Real Madrid’s best scorers. He was a strong team leader who understood the game well and had outstanding positional sense. Santillana was a key forward for Los Blancos and contributed 12 goals in El Clasico games.
8. Ferenc Puskas: 14 goals
Ferenc Puskas is recognized with an award that bears his name. Puskas was a headache for defenders and contributed to nearly all of his team’s goals. He was one of the best players to participate in the rivalry and scored 14 goals, which had a significant impact on El Clasico.
7. Francisco Gento: 14 goals
Gento was a magnificent player with blazing speed, which was a quality no other football player in the late 1990s possessed. He was able to dribble past entire defenses. He made a significant contribution to Real’s history by tallying 14 goals in the El Clasico.
In addition to scoring goals, Gento distributed the ball while playing on the left wing. Before leaving Real Marid, he worked there for 18 years and surely made a name for himself there.
6. Cesar: 14 goals
A legendary player in Real Madrid’s past, Cesar is highly regarded. He led the club through their decline and restored proficiency. He is the seventh most prolific player in El Clasicos with 14 goals. He played as a winger for the team, helping them to six European championships.
5. Karim Benzema: 14 goals
Benzema may again be in the spotlight, but he has shared the spotlight with other Real Madrid players before. Last term, he had a fantastic, productive year.
When the stakes were high, the 34-year-old finally rediscovered his feet and gave Real Madrid an outstanding performance. The only active goal scorer on this list is Benzema, who has played a significant role in El Clasico and has scored 14 goals overall.
4. Raul: 15 goals
Another renowned player who contributed significantly to Real Madrid’s development was Raul. He scored goals for Real regularly. He is the fourth-highest scorer in El Clasico history with 15 goals. Along with other illustrious players, he was a key component of the Bernabeu squad that dominated European football in the 1990s and the early 2000s.
3. Cristiano Ronaldo: 18 goals
Ronaldo became one of Real Madrid’s best goal-scorers because he was the only player capable of succeeding Alfredo Di Stefano. For Real Madrid, Ronaldo was a predator who scored practically constantly. He has outperformed Stefano as the team’s leading goal scorer and, with 18 goals, ranks third among all scorers in El Clasico.
When he was at Real Madrid, Ronaldo was at the top of his game, leading the team to four Champions League victories and becoming the club’s all-time greatest scorer in all competitions.
2. Alfredo Di Stefano: 18 goals
During his playing career, the renowned Di Stefano overcame all obstacles while competing against Barcelona’s rivals. He frequently stole the show and scored an amazing 18 goals throughout El Clasico matches.
The person who was on the verge of joining Barcelona said that it was a mistake to release him after he assisted Real Madrid in capturing six European Championships.
1. Lionel Messi: 26 goals
He must be the only player in Spanish history to have scored the most goals in this contentious game. No player is likely to surpass the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s El Clasico record, who also has the most hat-tricks, as Lionel Messi leads the list with a record-breaking 26 goals against Real Madrid, 18 of which have come in La Liga.
Although the 35-year-old no longer represents Barcelona, he will continue to lead the league in goals scored for many years until a great player surpasses him.
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