According to “Varzesh3,” statistics often contradict the narratives on the field, yet their impact on public perception is significant.

The widespread belief that no team can compete with Real Madrid in winning finals is inaccurate. The newspaper “Sport” claims that Barcelona has won 78 finals in its history, while Real Madrid has won 72. The win percentage in these matches is 68% for Barcelona and 62% for Real Madrid.

This report uses official data from Barcelona and Real Madrid, excluding regional titles, which were significant in the early 20th century. For a fairer comparison, all national and international titles won by both clubs are considered.

This report does not include finals or titles won in women’s football or related sections. Youth league titles or other grassroots football tournaments and friendly matches are also excluded.

Barcelona, the King of Cups

As the Copa del Rey final approaches, the statistics are striking. Barcelona has appeared in more finals (42 vs. 40), won more cups (31 vs. 20), and has a significantly better win percentage (73% vs. 50%). Extending the focus to all national finals, these favorable statistics in the Copa del Rey remain consistent.

In Spanish titles, Barcelona has won 49 finals (68% of finals played), while Real Madrid has won 35 (50.7% win rate).

European Statistics

The narrative favoring Real Madrid, focusing on their UEFA Champions League victories, aligns with statistics. Real Madrid has won 15 of 18 finals (83%), while Barcelona has won 5 of 8 (62%).

Extending the focus to all international competitions, Real Madrid leads in finals played (47-40) and titles (37-29), but the win percentage in international finals is not significantly different. Real Madrid has won 78% of its international finals, while Barcelona has won 72% of its European and international finals.

Barcelona Has Won More Finals Than Real Madrid

It can be concluded that Barcelona is superior nationally in terms of the “winning gene,” while Real Madrid leads internationally. Overall, Real Madrid has lost more finals than Barcelona, while Barcelona has won more finals and has a better win percentage.

The cliché that “they don’t play finals, they win them” and even the addition that “Real Madrid only knows how to win finals” does not fully align with historical reality. What both sides agree on is their recent reliability in UEFA Champions League finals.

Real Madrid has won its last 9 Champions League finals, while Barcelona has won its last 4, a statistic other clubs cannot boast. Barcelona and Real Madrid face each other again in another final this Saturday. If Barcelona wins, the statistics in this report will increase, while if Real Madrid wins, the gap will narrow.

But Barcelona fans can still take pride in the fact that their beloved club has won more finals than their eternal rival in history.