Real Madrid's 4-1 victory over Barcelona on Sunday will be remembered by fans for a long time. Firstly, because it was the first 'Clasico' of 2024. Also, because it allowed them to win a title that they had lost last year, precisely against Los Blaugranas after losing the final 3-1. But there is also another reason: Los Merengues proved once again that right now they are much better than their historical rivals.
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For decades Real Madrid dominated the 'Clasicos' and had better statistics than Barcelona. However, in recent years the Catalan side had changed that, especially when Lionel Messi was around, and had become accustomed to beating their rivals very often. But since last year things are getting back to normal.
With this Sunday's victory, Carlo Ancelotti's team achieved an impressive streak: they have won the last three 'Clasicos' they played. And not only that. Each of those matches was for different tournaments, which makes the statistic even more meritorious.
On April 5, 2023 Real Madrid traveled to Catalunya for the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals and achieved a historic 4-0 victory at Camp Nou with a hat-trick by Karim Benzema and another goal by Vinicius, which allowed them to reach the final, which they then won against Osasuna. On October 28 they won in Catalonia, this time 2-1, with two goals from Jude Bellingham for the 11th round of La Liga. And now they did it again for the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, thanks to Vinicius' hat-trick and Rodrygo's goal.
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When will they meet again?
The next 'Clasico' between Real Madrid and Barcelona will be on April 21, for the 32nd La Liga matchday, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. There, Los Merengues will have the opportunity to increase this positive streak, while Los Blaugranas will do their best to recover. However, this may not be the last match between them in the 2023/24 season, as if both teams continue to advance in the Copa del Rey and Champions League, they will eventually have to face each other in the knock-out stages.
