La Liga· Season 2025
Match Summary
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2:0. The match was played in La Liga 2025. Goals were scored by M. Rashford 9′, F. Torres 18′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Barcelona had 57% possession while Real Madrid held 43%. Barcelona had 10 shots (7 on target) compared to 8 (1 on target) for Real Madrid. Expected goals: Barcelona 1.01 — Real Madrid 0.85. Barcelona made 5 substitutions, Real Madrid made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Barcelona and Real Madrid — 2 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Olmo
Match Statistics
Barcelona had 57% possession against Real Madrid's 43%. Barcelona registered 10 shots (7 on target) while Real Madrid managed 8 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 4–8. Fouls committed: 18–9.
Lineups
Barcelona lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Hansi Flick, while Real Madrid deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Alvaro Arbeloa.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Barcelona is 7.09, compared to 6.97 for Real Madrid. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Barcelona's highest-rated starter is Pedri (7.54), while Real Madrid's best-rated player is Vinicius Junior (7.51).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Barcelona have contributed 43 goals and 40 assists this season, led by F. Torres (16G). Real Madrid's starters account for 35 goals and 21 assists, spearheaded by Vinicius Junior (16G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Barcelona deploy 4 defenders rated 7.13 on average, against Real Madrid's 4-man backline averaging 6.83. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Barcelona field 5 midfielders averaging 7.06, versus Real Madrid's 5 rated 7.15. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Barcelona start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.83, compared to 1 for Real Madrid averaging 6.68. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 88% for Barcelona and 88% for Real Madrid. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Barcelona's starters have collected 30 yellow cards this season, compared to 35 for Real Madrid. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Barcelona's starting XI is 24.2 (youngest: P. Cubarsi (18), oldest: J. Cancelo (31)), while Real Madrid average 25.6 (youngest: G. Garcia (21), oldest: T. Courtois (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Barcelona's starters average 28 league appearances each, versus 27 for Real Madrid. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Hansi Flick
Substitutes
Coach: Alvaro Arbeloa
Rivalry since 2010
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Head to Head Results· 46
Barcelona and Real Madrid have met 46 times — Barcelona won 24, Real Madrid won 16, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Barcelona leads the head-to-head with 24 victories from 46 meetings. A combined 163 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.54 per match (94 for the home side, 69 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 31 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 37 games (80%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Barcelona have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Real Madrid show 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Double chance: Barcelona or draw
Injuries & Suspensions
Barcelona
- DoubtfulA. Christensen
- DoubtfulLamine Yamal
- DoubtfulA. Christensen
- DoubtfulLamine Yamal
Real Madrid
- DoubtfulD. Carvajal
- DoubtfulD. Ceballos
- DoubtfulEder Militao
- DoubtfulA. Guler
- DoubtfulK. Mbappe
- DoubtfulF. Mendy
- DoubtfulRodrygo
- DoubtfulF. Valverde
- DoubtfulD. Carvajal
- DoubtfulD. Ceballos
- DoubtfulEder Militao
- DoubtfulA. Guler
- DoubtfulK. Mbappe
- DoubtfulF. Mendy
- DoubtfulRodrygo
- DoubtfulF. Valverde
Bookmaker Odds
Best price
Barcelona
1.72
Betano
Draw
4.94
Pinnacle
Real Madrid
4.60
BetVictor
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3.8
Average goals per game
90%
Games with 3+ goals
70%
Both teams scored
Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
Market Summary
Margin: 4.8%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.62 | 5.00 | 4.33 |
| Max | 1.62 | 5.00 | 4.33 |
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Barcelona
Away Record: Real Madrid
Data: football-data.co.uk
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 17 May 2026