12 wins for Messi at the Bernabéu
The last decade has been hugely successful for FC Barcelona. Many titles, but also great exhibitions and wins in all competitions against many rivals that will always remain in the memory. Winning against Real Madrid is always special and, in recent years, Barça haven't grown tired of doing so at the Bernabéu. In fact, since the famous 2-6 in the 2008/09 season, 11 victories have been achieved: 8 in the League, 2 in the Cup and 1 in the Champions League. And, in most of these matches there is a common denominator; Leo Messi.
Since he began playing in the first team, the Argentine has won 12 times at the Bernabéu, meaning he is the player who has done so on the most occasions in the 21st Century - (9 in the League, 2 in the Cup and 1 in the Champions League). Gerard Piqué and Sergio Busquets are just behind with 11 wins. In fact, in the list of players who have won most times at the Bernabéu, you have to go down to position number 14 to find a footballer that he has never worn the Barça shirt. It is Atlético Madrid's Gabi, with 5 wins across the League and Cup competitions.
PLAYER | NUMBER OF WINS |
Leo Messi | 12 - 9 in the League, 2 in the Cup and 1 in the Champions League |
Sergio Busquets | 11 - 8 in the League, 2 in the Cup and 1 in the Champions League |
Gerard Piqué | 11 - 8 in the League, 2 in the Cup and 1 in the Champions League |
Andrés Iniesta | 9 - 8 in the League and 1 in the Cup |
Dani Alves | 8 - 6 in the League, 1 in the Cup and 1 in the Champions League |
Xavi Hernández | 8 - 6 in the League, 1 in the Cup and 1 in the Champions League |
Víctor Valdés | 7 - 6 in the League and 1 in the Champions League |
Puyol | 7 - 5 in the League, 1 in the Cup and 1 in the Champions League |
Jordi Alba | 6 - 5 in the League and 1 in the Cup |
Sergi Roberto | 6 - 4 in the League, 1 in the Cup and 1 in the Champions League |
Luis Suárez | 5 - 4 in the League and 1 in the Cup |
David Villa | 5 - 4 in the League and 1 in the Champions League |
Ivan Rakitic | 5 - 4 in the League and 1 in the Cup |
Gabi | 5 - 4 in the League and 1 in the Cup |