El Clasico: 5 answers to questions people ask about Spain's most intense rivalry

El Clasico - football's most intense rivalry
El Clasico - football's most intense rivalry

#2 Who is the all time top scorer of El Clasico?

Lionel Messi is currently the all-time scorer of this great fixture
Lionel Messi is currently the all-time scorer of this great fixture

El Clasico has witnessed a lot of great players in its long and illustrious history. In fact, some of the greatest footballers the world has seen have participated in this great clash. Many fantastic players have immortalised their names by racking up goals on this wonderful stage.

However, it is Barcelona talisman, Lionel Messi who is currently the all-time scorer of El Clasico. The Argentine has been the most influential player in the history of this great fixture, with a lot of unbelievable performances and untouchable records.

He has cemented his place as the most prolific attacker in this clash, with 26 goals to his name. He managed to reach this fantastic height in just 38 appearances for La Blaugrana.

Out of his 26 goals, 18 have come in LaLiga, 6 have come in the Spanish Super Cup, while the remaining 2 came in the UEFA Champions League. His closest rivals are Real Madrid legends, Alfredo Di Stéfano and Cristiano Ronaldo, who both have 18 goals to their names.

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