El Clásico quiz: Real Madrid vs Barcelona

17 questions with answers · Updated 2026-06-02

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How well do you know El Clásico? Here are questions on Real Madrid vs Barcelona and the Spanish derbies that shaped La Liga – with an explained answer and a source for each. Want to broaden out? Try our full La Liga quiz or dive into Champions League and legends.

The very first official league Clásico was played as far back as 17 February 1929, and Lionel Messi has scored more goals in the fixture than anyone – 26 of them, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Di Stéfano on 18 apiece. We season the mix with the Madrid derby against Atlético along the way.

The questions below move between Barcelona's history, Real Madrid's legends and Atlético's role in the capital. Prefer to start broad? Have a look at our football section.

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Barcelona in El Clásico

6 questions with answers

One half of the rivalry. From founder Joan Gamper and the motto 'Més que un club' to Cruyff and Messi – how well do you know the Blaugrana?

1. Who founded FC Barcelona in 1899?
- A. Joan Gamper
- B. Santiago Bernabéu
- C. Josep Sunyol
- D. Joan Laporta
Correct answer: Joan Gamper
Swiss national Joan (Hans) Gamper founded FC Barcelona on November 29, 1899, after placing an advertisement for players in the newspaper Los Deportes. (Source)
2. Which club's motto is 'Més que un club'?
- A. Real Madrid
- B. FC Barcelona
- C. Atlético Madrid
- D. Athletic Bilbao
Correct answer: FC Barcelona
'Més que un club' (More than a club) was coined by President Narcís de Carreras in 1968 and has been FC Barcelona's motto ever since. (Source)
3. Which Hungarian striker became one of Barcelona's first big stars in the 1950s?
- A. Ferenc Puskás
- B. László Kubala
- C. Sándor Kocsis
- D. Zoltán Czibor
Correct answer: László Kubala
László Kubala joined Barcelona in 1950 and is considered one of the club's greatest legends. There is a statue of him outside Camp Nou. (Source)
4. In what year did Johan Cruyff join Barcelona as a player from Ajax?
- A. 1971
- B. 1973
- C. 1975
- D. 1977
Correct answer: 1973
Johan Cruyff joined FC Barcelona in 1973 from Ajax for a then-record transfer fee and won the league title in his first season, 1973/74. (Source)
5. Which team defeated Barcelona 8–2 in the 2020 Champions League quarterfinals?
- A. PSG
- B. Bayern Munich
- C. Liverpool
- D. RB Leipzig
Correct answer: Bayern Munich
On August 14, 2020, Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 8-2 in Lisbon. It was one of the worst defeats in the club's history. (Source)
6. Which Brazilian forward led Barcelona to the Champions League title in 2006 against Arsenal?
- A. Rivaldo
- B. Ronaldinho
- C. Romário
- D. Ronaldo Nazário
Correct answer: Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho was the dominant figure in Frank Rijkaard’s Barcelona, which won the 2006 Champions League in Paris after a 2-1 victory over Arsenal. (Source)

Real Madrid in El Clásico

6 questions with answers

The other half. The men in white have produced more legends than any other club – do you recognise the stars who faced Barcelona over the years?

1. Which Argentine player led Real Madrid to five consecutive European Cup victories from 1956 to 1960?
- A. Diego Maradona
- B. Alfredo Di Stéfano
- C. Mario Kempes
- D. Daniel Passarella
Correct answer: Alfredo Di Stéfano
Alfredo Di Stéfano was the heart of Real Madrid’s dominant team that won the first five European Cups. He scored in all five finals. (Source)
2. Which Hungarian striker formed a dangerous attacking duo with Di Stéfano in the 1950s and 1960s?
- A. Sándor Kocsis
- B. Ferenc Puskás
- C. Nándor Hidegkuti
- D. Flórián Albert
Correct answer: Ferenc Puskás
Ferenc Puskás joined Real Madrid in 1958 and formed one of the best attacking duos in history with Di Stéfano. In the 1960 European Cup final against Eintracht Frankfurt, Puskás scored four goals. (Source)
3. Which Mexican striker was the top scorer in La Liga four times with Real Madrid in the 1980s?
- A. Hugo Sánchez
- B. Rafael Márquez
- C. Luis García
- D. Carlos Hermosillo
Correct answer: Hugo Sánchez
Hugo Sánchez won the Pichichi Trophy four times with Real Madrid (1985/86, 1986/87, 1987/88, and 1989/90), plus once with Atlético. In the 1989/90 season, he scored 38 goals in a single season. (Source)
4. Who is Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer?
- A. Raúl
- B. Karim Benzema
- C. Cristiano Ronaldo
- D. Alfredo Di Stéfano
Correct answer: Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo scored 450 goals in 438 matches between 2009 and 2018, making him the club's all-time leading scorer. Raúl is second with 323 goals. (Source)
5. Which Brazilian winger was signed by Real Madrid from Flamengo in 2018?
- A. Rodrygo
- B. Vinícius Júnior
- C. Éder Militão
- D. Casemiro
Correct answer: Vinícius Júnior
Vinícius Júnior was signed in 2017 but formally joined in summer 2018 from Flamengo for approximately 45 million euros. He has become one of the world’s best wingers and was a key player in the 2022 Champions League victory. (Source)
6. Which English midfielder was signed by Real Madrid in summer 2023 from Borussia Dortmund?
- A. Mason Mount
- B. Jude Bellingham
- C. Declan Rice
- D. Phil Foden
Correct answer: Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham was signed from Borussia Dortmund for approximately €103 million in summer 2023. He made an immediate impact and won La Liga and the Champions League in his first season. (Source)

Atlético and the Madrid derby

5 questions with answers

The Clásico isn't the city's only rivalry. Atlético Madrid challenge neighbours Real in one of Spain's fiercest derbies – here are questions on Los Colchoneros.

1. In what year was Atlético Madrid founded?
- A. 1898
- B. 1903
- C. 1909
- D. 1920
Correct answer: 1903
Atlético Madrid was founded on April 26, 1903, by three Basque students in Madrid and was originally a branch of Athletic Bilbao. (Source)
2. Which coach led Atlético Madrid to the La Liga title in the 1995/96 season (the double with the Copa del Rey)?
- A. Luis Aragonés
- B. Radomir Antić
- C. Diego Simeone
- D. Javier Aguirre
Correct answer: Radomir Antić
Serbian Radomir Antić led Atlético Madrid to a historic double in the 1995/96 season, winning both the La Liga title and the Copa del Rey. (Source)
3. How many times has Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Europa League (including its predecessor, the UEFA Cup)?
- A. Once
- B. Twice
- C. Three times
- D. Four times
Correct answer: Three times
Atlético Madrid has won the UEFA Europa League three times: in 2010, 2012, and 2018. (Source)
4. Which Uruguayan striker was the top scorer in La Liga in 2008/09 with Atlético Madrid and also won the Golden Ball at the 2010 World Cup?
- A. Edinson Cavani
- B. Diego Forlán
- C. Luis Suárez
- D. Sebastián Abreu
Correct answer: Diego Forlán
Diego Forlán won the Pichichi Trophy in 2008/09 with Atlético Madrid (following his first Pichichi in 2004/05 with Villarreal) and was named the best player (Golden Ball) at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. (Source)
5. In what year did Atlético Madrid move from Vicente Calderón to Wanda Metropolitano (now Riyadh Air Metropolitano)?
- A. 2015
- B. 2016
- C. 2017
- D. 2018
Correct answer: 2017
Atlético Madrid played its first match at the new Wanda Metropolitano on September 16, 2017, after leaving Vicente Calderón. (Source)

FAQ

Which teams play in El Clásico?

El Clásico is the match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona – one of the most-watched club fixtures in the world and one of football's greatest rivalries.

Who has scored the most goals in El Clásico?

Lionel Messi, with 26 goals during his time at Barcelona, more than anyone else. Cristiano Ronaldo and Alfredo Di Stéfano share second place on 18 goals each.

When was the first El Clásico played in La Liga?

On 17 February 1929, the year La Liga began. Real Madrid won that first league Clásico 2–1 away at Les Corts.

What is the derby between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid called?

It is known as the Madrid derby (el derbi madrileño) and is the city's other great rivalry alongside El Clásico against Barcelona.

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