Real - Atlético: The Top 10 Goalscorers in Madrid Derby History

The venerable Madrid derby is upon us! Real Madrid clashes with its eternal rival Atlético in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 this Tuesday, March 4 (8 pm GMT), eight years after their last encounters on the European stage.

On this occasion, the Foot Africa editorial team highlights the top ten goalscorers in the history of this prestigious duel.

Since 1906, the "Colchoneros" and "Merengue" have faced off 239 times with 116 victories for Real, 59 wins for Atlético, and 64 draws. In La Liga, there have been 177 matches, with the "White House" dominating with 91 wins, compared to 41 for El Atleti and 45 draws.

In a match often spectacular and filled with global stars, some players have stood out more than others. Here are the top ten "goleadors" in the history of the prestigious Madrid derby:

10) Ildefonso Sanudo: Real Madrid (10 goals)

• Period: between 1934 and 1936
• 10 goals in 7 derbies

9) Raúl Gonzalez: Real Madrid (11 goals)

• Period: between 1994 and 2010
• 11 goals in 17 derbies

8) Adrian Escudero: Atlético (11 goals)

• Period: between 1945 and 1958
• 11 goals in 25 derbies

7) Emilio Butragueno: Real Madrid (12 goals)

• Period: between 1984 and 1995
• 12 goals in 31 derbies

6) Paco Campos: Atlético (12 goals)

• Period: between 1940 and 1948
• 12 goals in 18 derbies

5) Ferenc Puskas: Real Madrid (13 goals)

• Period: between 1958 and 1966
• 13 goals in 17 derbies

4) Carlos Alonso Santillana: Real Madrid (15 goals)

• Period: between 1971 and 1988
• 15 goals in 36 derbies

3) Alfredo Di Stefano: Real Madrid (17 goals)

• Period: between 1953 and 1964
• 17 goals in 26 derbies

2) Santiago Bernabeu: Real Madrid (17 goals)

• Period: between 1910 and 1927
• 17 goals in 19 derbies

1) Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid (22 goals)

• Period: between 2009 and 2018
• 22 goals in 31 derbies

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Amine Jomni |

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