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22.12.2007 12:50

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Sandra Sarmiento

With Rijkaard on the bench, Barça have won one, lost one and drawn two against Madrid at the Camp Nou.

Historically, Barça have the better of Madrid when they have home advantage. Of 77 league games, FC Barcelona have won 44, drawn 16 and lost 17.

Since Frank Rijkaard has been in charge, all kinds of things have happened, and his first taste of a clásico at the Camp Nou ended in defeat.

First win in 20 years

Barça faced Madrid under Rijkaard after one of the most disturbing losses in recent times, going down to Málaga 5-1 and finding themselves eighth in the table, ten points adrift of leaders Madrid.

And then Madrid ended two decades without a league win at the Camp Nou. Roberto Carlos and Ronaldo opened the scoring and Kluivert scored a late consolation goal that was not enough to prevent Madrid taking a 13 point lead.

Barça magic

But how things had changed a year later, when it was Madrid’s turn to deal with a crisis. Barça were flying towards the league title, and made mincemeat of the side then coached by García Remon. Eto'o danced around Roberto Carlos to score against Madrid for Barça for the first time. Gio van Bronckhorst made it two before the break and Ronaldinho added a third from the penalty spot.

Minds on Champions League

In 2005-06 Barça met Madrid when they already had an 11 point lead and were actually more concerned about their Champions League quarter final with Benfica than the clásico. It was a similar game to the one in the Stadium of Light, with Barça dominating but unable to turn those chances into goals. Ronaldinho put Barça ahead with a penalty, but Ronaldo later sealed a draw.

Messi’s clásico

Last year’s classic will always be remembered for a startlingly brilliant display from Leo Messi. The Argentinian scored a hat trick, though that was not enough to secure the three points and an 8 point lead with 13 games left to play. It ended 3-3.