Barcelona stand on the verge of history as they prepare for the final Clasico of the season, having already secured three victories out of three against Real Madrid in this campaign.

A fourth consecutive win would not only seal the La Liga title but also cement this Barça side’s place in the annals of Clasico folklore.

Under the guidance of Hansi Flick, Barcelona have been dominant against their eternal rivals in the 2024/25 season. They triumphed 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga’s opening round, followed by a 5-2 demolition in the Spanish Super Cup final, and then edged out Madrid 3-2 in the Copa del Rey final.

A fourth victory would complete a clean sweep over Los Blancos, an extraordinary and rare feat in this historic rivalry.

A Journey Down Memory Lane

However rare it may be, it would not be the first time Barcelona have triumphed over Real Madrid four times in a single season.

The last time such dominance was achieved dates back to the 1982-83 season, the first year a certain Diego Armando Maradona wore the Blaugrana shirt.

Under manager Udo Lattek, Barcelona and Real Madrid met five times that season. Barça won four of those encounters and drew once.

That campaign saw two victories in La Liga: a 2-0 win at the Bernabeu and another at home, followed by a 2-1 triumph in the Copa del Rey final.

The teams also met in the now-defunct Copa de la Liga, where Barça emerged victorious again, winning the second leg 2-1 at Camp Nou after a 2-2 draw in Madrid.

To match the success achieved during Maradona’s legendary spell at Barcelona would be nothing short of poetic. And in Flick, Barcelona may have found the manager capable of replicating the boldness and superiority that characterised that era.

More importantly, this current run is not just about setting records; it speaks to what this team represents. Under Flick, Barcelona have shown resilience, structure, and swagger — qualities that have been lacking in recent years.

Dominating their fiercest rivals across multiple competitions in one season suggests this team is not merely in resurgence but is ready to lead the charge in European football.

With a potential La Liga title on the line and the prospect of completing a perfect Clasico season within reach, this match against Madrid is about far more than just three points.