Barcelona earn El Clasico bragging rights with historic win vs Real Madrid

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Joe Krishnan2 March 2019

Barcelona secured the Clasico bragging rights after two wins over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the space of three days - and now they have the all-time record to go with it.

Ivan Rakitic's first-half strike was enough to hand Ernesto Valverde's side a crucial 1-0 victory over their bitter rivals on Saturday night.

That followed the midweek success in the Copa Del Rey semi-final second leg, where Barcelona produced the ultimate smash and grab with a 3-0 success in Madrid.

The Catalan giants are now 12 points clear of Santiago Solari's side with just 12 games remaining of the campaign and look certain to retain the Liga title, barring a late collapse with Atletico Madrid now eight points adrift.

But the victory also had a much more significant meaning in terms of Clasico history.

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For the first time in 87 years, Barcelona have edged ahead with 96 wins in the fixture, overtaking Real Madrid on 95.

It's also their 13th success at the Bernabeu in 16 years, having only won on Madrid's home turf 13 times up until 2003.

As if back-to-back triumphs weren't enough to highlight the turning tide, Real Madrid are now playing catch-up to their fierce rivals having spent years above the Catalan giants.

And the worst could be yet to come, considering that Barcelona can still complete the treble this season, while Madrid are now only left with a realistic chance of winning a 14th European Cup.

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