The El Clasico has a rich history, and it has been significantly defined by the immense influence of club legends from both sides. In recent times, the rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid was further intensified by the presence of two of the greatest footballers in history, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who brought their enduring competitiveness to the forefront.
It comes as no surprise that Jude Bellingham identified Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘calma’ celebration as his favourite El Clasico moment. Nevertheless, when looking at the history of El Clasico encounters, Lionel Messi remains the undisputed king of this fierce rivalry.
Bellingham highlights Ronaldo’s calma as an unforgettable Clasico moment
Jude Bellingham recently revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic celebration against Barcelona is his favourite Clasico memory. The celebration has left a lasting impression on many football fans, and it seems Bellingham is no exception.
Jude Bellingham has indeed made a remarkable impact in Spanish football since joining Real Madrid. Scoring 11 goals in 12 games and providing 3 assists is an impressive feat, and it seems he has exceeded expectations with his performances for Los Blancos.
Bellingham, the sensational Madrid signing, expressed his surprise at scoring 11 goals and attributed his success to the team’s collective freedom under the coach. He also expressed excitement about the upcoming match against Barcelona.
“I’m really excited and looking forward to the moment. It’s an opponent we respect a lot. I’m very excited, and it’s interesting personally. I’m going to enjoy myself a lot.
When asked about his most memorable El Clasico moment, Bellingham provided an answer that is likely to please Real Madrid fans, saying,
“I always remember the celebrations that were iconic, Cristiano doing the ‘calma, calma’. It was an iconic image.”
How many times has Cristiano Ronaldo played El Clasico?
El Clasico, the iconic clash between Spain’s titanic clubs, Real Madrid and Barcelona, is a football derby of immense global anticipation. It transcends the realm of football in Spain, embodying a clash of cultures, a battle of ideologies, and an ultimate showdown between the world’s best football talents.
This weekend’s El Clasico will feature young talents like Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. for Real Madrid and Lamine Yamal and Pedri for Barcelona. In the past, the encounter of both teams was significantly decided by the influence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but only one of them has had a more successful encounter.
Cristiano Ronaldo has had fewer El Clasico successes than Lionel Messi, his arch-rival at the time. However, It’s worth noting that he played in fewer encounters compared to Lionel Messi. Ronaldo joined Real Madrid in 2009, several seasons after Messi’s breakthrough at Barcelona.
During his time at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Portuguese star was on the winning side in just eight out of 30 Clasicos while losing 14 and drawing eight. Even when considering the fact that Messi played in eight more games, Ronaldo’s win percentage in El Clasicos stood at 26.7%, significantly lower than Messi’s impressive 44.7%.
More history is yet to be made as both teams will have a face-off in this weekend’s El Clasico. Barcelona has, in fact, taken a step further in preparation as they plan to unveil their new Spotify tongue and lips logo.
