![]() Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich, 2006–07 UEFA Champions League season. | |
| Other names | European Clásico |
|---|---|
| Location | Europe (UEFA) |
| Teams | Bayern Munich Real Madrid |
| First meeting | Real Madrid 1–1 Bayern Munich (21 March 1976) 1975–76 European Cup |
| Latest meeting | Bayern Munich 3–1 Real Madrid (21 July 2019) Friendly |
| Stadiums | Allianz Arena Santiago Bernabéu |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | Official matches: 26 Exhibition matches: 9 Total: 35 |
| Most wins | Official matches: Real Madrid (12) Exhibition matches: Bayern Munich (5) Total matches: Bayern Munich (16) |
| Top scorer | |
The Bayern Munich–Real Madrid rivalry or European Clásico is an international club rivalry between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. It is the most often played match in the Champions League/European Cup with 26 matches.[1]
Due to the tie being closely contested, Madrid supporters often refer to Bayern as the "Bestia negra" ("Black Beast").[2] Despite facing each other the most in the competition's history, both clubs have never met in the final of a Champions League or European Cup.[3][4][5][6][7]
Head-to-head
Both the clubs are most successful in their respective countries, with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid both winning a total of 69 domestics trophies each.
Bayern Munich have won a total of 14 international trophies, including 6 European Cup/UEFA Champions League, while Real Madrid have 29 international trophies, including a record 14 European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles.
Statistics
| Played | Bayern Munich wins | Draws | Real Madrid wins | Bayern Munich goals | Real Madrid goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Cup/Champions League | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 39 | 41 |
| Total | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 39 | 41 |
| Exhibition | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 8 |
| Total | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 8 |
| Overall Total | 35 | 16 | 5 | 14 | 58 | 49 |
Honours
| Bayern Munich | Competition | Real Madrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| European | |||
| 6 | European Cup/UEFA Champions League | 14 | |
| 1 | European Cup Winners' Cup/UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (defunct) | — | |
| 1 | UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League | 2 | |
| 2 | UEFA Super Cup | 5 | |
| 10 | Aggregate | 21 | |
| Worldwide | |||
| 2 | Intercontinental Cup (defunct) | 3 | |
| 2 | FIFA Club World Cup | 5 | |
| 4 | Aggregate | 8 | |
| 14 | Total aggregate | 29 | |
List of matches
European Cup/UEFA Champions League
| # | Season | Round | Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1975–76 | Semi-finals | 31 March 1976 | Real Madrid | 1–1 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | 111,000 |
| 2 | 14 April 1976 | Bayern Munich | 2–0 | Real Madrid | Olympiastadion | 78,000 | ||
| 3 | 1986–87 | Semi-finals | 8 April 1987 | Bayern Munich | 4–1 | Real Madrid | Olympiastadion | 75,000 |
| 4 | 22 April 1987 | Real Madrid | 1–0 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | 100,000 | ||
| 5 | 1987–88 | Quarter-finals | 2 March 1988 | Bayern Munich | 3–2 | Real Madrid | Olympiastadion | 70,000 |
| 6 | 16 March 1988 | Real Madrid | 2–0 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | 95,000 | ||
| 7 | 1999–2000 | Second Group stage | 29 February 2000 | Real Madrid | 2–4 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | 68,000 |
| 8 | 8 March 2000 | Bayern Munich | 4–1 | Real Madrid | Olympiastadion | 60,000 | ||
| 9 | Semi-finals | 2 May 2000 | Real Madrid | 2–0 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | 95,000 | |
| 10 | 10 May 2000 | Bayern Munich | 2–1 | Real Madrid | Olympiastadion | 60,000 | ||
| 11 | 2000–01 | Semi-finals | 1 May 2001 | Real Madrid | 0–1 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | 75,000 |
| 12 | 9 May 2001 | Bayern Munich | 2–1 | Real Madrid | Olympiastadion | 60,000 | ||
| 13 | 2001–02 | Quarter-finals | 2 April 2002 | Bayern Munich | 2–1 | Real Madrid | Olympiastadion | 60,000 |
| 14 | 10 April 2002 | Real Madrid | 2–0 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | 75,328 | ||
| 15 | 2003–04 | Round of 16 | 24 February 2004 | Bayern Munich | 1–1 | Real Madrid | Olympiastadion | 59,000 |
| 16 | 10 March 2004 | Real Madrid | 1–0 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | 78,000 | ||
| 17 | 2006–07 | Round of 16 | 20 February 2007 | Real Madrid | 3–2 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | 80,300 |
| 18 | 7 March 2007 | Bayern Munich | 2–1 | Real Madrid | Olympiastadion | 66,000 | ||
| 19 | 2011–12 | Semi-finals | 17 April 2012 | Bayern Munich | 2–1 | Real Madrid | Allianz Arena | 66,000 |
| 20 | 25 April 2012 | Real Madrid | 2–1[lower-alpha 1] | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | 71,654 | ||
| 21 | 2013–14 | Semi-finals | 23 April 2014 | Real Madrid | 1–0 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | 79,283 |
| 22 | 29 April 2014 | Bayern Munich | 0–4 | Real Madrid | Allianz Arena | 68,000 | ||
| 23 | 2016–17 | Quarter-finals | 12 April 2017 | Bayern Munich | 1–2 | Real Madrid | Allianz Arena | 70,000 |
| 24 | 18 April 2017 | Real Madrid | 4–2 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | 78,346 | ||
| 25 | 2017–18 | Semi-finals | 25 April 2018 | Bayern Munich | 1–2 | Real Madrid | Allianz Arena | 70,000 |
| 26 | 1 May 2018 | Real Madrid | 2–2 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | 77,459 |
- ↑ Aggregate score tied at 3–3, Bayern Munich won 3–1 on penalties.
Exhibition matches
| # | Tournament | Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trofeo Santiago Bernabéu | 31 August 1979 | Real Madrid | 1–2 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | |
| 2 | Friendly | 5 August 1980 | Bayern Munich | 9–1 | Real Madrid | Olympiastadion | |
| 3 | Trofeo Santiago Bernabéu | 31 August 1980 | Real Madrid | 1–1[lower-alpha 1] | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | |
| 4 | Trofeo Santiago Bernabéu | 29 August 1985 | Real Madrid | 2–1 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | |
| 5 | Trofeo Santiago Bernabéu | 4 August 2002 | Real Madrid | 1–2 | Bayern Munich | Santiago Bernabéu | |
| 6 | Franz Beckenbauer Cup | 13 August 2010 | Bayern Munich | 0–0[lower-alpha 2] | Real Madrid | Allianz Arena | |
| 7 | Audi Cup | 6 August 2015 | Bayern Munich | 1–0 | Real Madrid | Allianz Arena | |
| 8 | International Champions Cup | 4 August 2016 | Bayern Munich* | 0–1 | Real Madrid | MetLife Stadium | |
| 9 | International Champions Cup | 21 July 2019 | Bayern Munich* | 3–1 | Real Madrid | NRG Stadium |
Statistics
Top scorers
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| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | ||
| 2 | 4 | ||
| 3 | 3 | ||
Hat-tricks
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4–2 (H)[8] | 18 April 2017 |
Appearances

| Rank | Player | Club | Appearnces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | ||
| 2 | 12 | ||
| 5 | 11 | ||
| 7 | 10 | ||
| 8 | 9 | ||
Other records
- Most assists: 5 –
Giovane Élber - Most clean sheets: 4 –
Iker Casillas - Fastest goal: 10.12 seconds –
Roy Makaay, 2006–07 UEFA Champions League, 7 March 2007
Personnel at both clubs
Players
| Player[9] | Years at Bayern Munich | Years at Real Madrid | Apps (goals) for Bayern v Real | Apps (goals) for Real v Bayern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970–1974 | 1974–1977 | – | 1 (0) | |
| 2002–2006 2007–2009 (on loan) | 1997 | 2 (0) | – | |
| 2009–2019 | 2007–2009 | 7 (1) | – | |
| 2007–2011 | 2011–2012 | – | – | |
| 2007–2014 | 2014– | 4 (0) | 4 (0) | |
| 2014–2017 | 2009–2014 | 2 (0) | 4 (0) | |
| 2017–2019 (on loan from Real Madrid) | 2014–2020 | 2 (1) | 1 (0) | |
| 2020 (on loan from Real Madrid) | 2018–2023 | – | – | |
| 2010–2021 | 2021– | 7 (0) | – |

Managers
| Manager | Years at Bayern Munich | Years at Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| 1987–1991 2011–2013 2017–2018 | 1997–1998 | |
| 2016–2017 | 2013–2015 2021– |
References
- ↑ "Bayern v Real Madrid: past meetings, stats and reaction". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ↑ Hautmann, Thomas (12 April 2017). "Why Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid is the best rivalry in Champions League history". Fox Sports. 21st Century Fox. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ↑ "Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid: A Champions League classic". Bundesliga. Deutsche Fußball Liga. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ↑ Delaney, Miguel (11 April 2017). "Bayern Munich and Real Madrid form one of the Champions League's richest and most intense historical rivalries". The Independent. Independent Print Limited. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ↑ Lago, Joe (12 April 2017). "Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid: How the 'Clasico of the Champions League' will be won". Yahoo Sports. Oath Inc. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ↑ Liew, Jonathan (29 April 2014). "Bayern Munich v Real Madrid: Champions League's greatest rivalry". telegraph.co.uk. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ↑ Prolic, Harrison (12 April 2017). "Bayern Munich and Real Madrid get set to renew one of Europe's biggest rivalries". TheComeback.com. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ↑ "Champions League 2016/2017 » Quarter-finals » Real Madrid – Bayern München 4:2". World Football Net. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ↑ "The seven footballers who have played for both Real Madrid and Bayern". Marca. MARCA. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
