Xavi Hernández's Clásico record

Xavi Hernández is about to get his first experience of the Clásico from a managerial perspective. But having played in 42 games against Real Madrid, 38 times as a starter, he is quite an expert on the matter. In fact, only Leo Messi and Sergio Ramos, with 45 each, have played more times in the fixture.

40% win rate

Xavi’s record in those 42 Clásico matches is very impressive. The breakdown is as follows:
Wins: 17
Draws: 12
Defeats: 13

Five goals and eight assists

Total minutes: 3,451
Goals: 5
Assists: 8

First goal: 16 March 2002 at Camp Nou in La Liga
Last goal: In the 2012 Spanish Super Cup.

Iker Casillas, friend and rival

Goalkeeper Iker Casillas has always been a very close friend of Xavi’s, and that’s despite no fewer than 36 games when they have opposed themselves in the biggest rivalry in club football. As far as team-mates are concerned, Xavi played the most games alongside Leo Messi and Andrés Iniesta (29 each).