| Topic | Real Madrid | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Founded in 1902 in Madrid, Spain | Founded in 1899 in Barcelona, Spain |
| Political and cultural identity | Seen as a symbol of Spanish nationalism and supported by the dictatorship of Francisco Franco | Seen as a symbol of Catalan nationalism and resistance against Franco’s regime |
| Alfredo Di Stefano saga | Won the signing of the legendary player in 1953 after a controversial dispute with Barcelona | Lost the signing of the player and accused Real Madrid of foul play |
| European Cups | Won 13 European Cups, the most in history | Won 5 European Cups, the second most in Spain |
| Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo era | Had Ronaldo as their star player from 2009 to 2018, who scored 18 goals in El Clasico | Had Messi as their star player since 2004, who scored 26 goals in El Clasico |
| Jose Mourinho vs Pep Guardiola era | Had Mourinho as their manager from 2010 to 2013, who won one La Liga title and one Copa del Rey | Had Guardiola as their manager from 2008 to 2012, who won three La Liga titles and two Champions League titles |
| Current situation | Facing Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on March 2, 2023 | Facing Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on March 2, 2023 |
I hope this table helps you understand the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona better. 😊