The Historic 10-0 Thrashing: When Barcelona Destroyed Real Madrid
The Biggest Rivalry in Football
The El Clásico rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid is one of the fiercest and most iconic in the world of football. The two Spanish giants have been vying for supremacy for over a century, with each match between them being a high-stakes battle for bragging rights and regional pride.
The Infamous 10-0 Defeat
But one match stands out as a particularly dark day in Real Madrid's history: the 10-0 thrashing they received at the hands of Barcelona on July 13, 1935, in a Copa del Rey semifinal match.
The Build-up
The 1930s were a tumultuous time in Spain, with the country on the brink of civil war. Amidst the turmoil, football became an escape for the masses, and El Clásico matches were always highly anticipated events.
The Match
The two teams took to the pitch at the Les Corts stadium in Barcelona, with the home team looking to assert their dominance over their arch-rivals. What followed was a complete and utter demolition of Real Madrid, as Barcelona ran riot, scoring goal after goal in a display of breathtaking football.
The Scorers
Four players got on the scoresheet for Barcelona:
- Josep Escolà, who scored 4 goals
- Martí Ventolrà, who scored 3 goals
- Luis Enrique, who scored 2 goals
- Ramón Zabalo, who scored 1 goal
The Aftermath
The 10-0 defeat sent shockwaves through the football world, with Real Madrid's players and fans left reeling from the humiliation. The match was seen as a catastrophic embarrassment, and it took the team months to recover from the psychological blow.
Legacy
The 10-0 thrashing remains the heaviest defeat in El Clásico history, and it continues to be a source of pride for Barcelona fans and a sore spot for Real Madrid supporters. The match serves as a reminder of the intense rivalry between the two teams and the high stakes involved in every El Clásico encounter.
The Rivalry Continues
Today, the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid remains one of the fiercest and most closely watched in the world of football. While the 10-0 defeat was a low point for Real Madrid, it has only added fuel to the fire of the El Clásico rivalry, ensuring that every match between the two teams is a must-watch event.
