Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: A Classic Rivalry
The Copa del Rey
On June 13, 1943, Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 11-1 in the second leg of the Copa del GeneralÃsimo semi-finals. The Spanish Cup had been renamed in honor of General Francisco Franco, who had led the Nationalist forces to victory in the Spanish Civil War.
A Record-Breaking Win
Real Madrid's 11-1 victory over Barcelona was the biggest win in the history of El Clásico, the rivalry between the two teams. The match was played at the Estadio ChamartÃn, the home of Real Madrid. Barcelona had won the first leg of the semi-final 3-0, but Real Madrid turned the tide in the second leg with a stunning performance.
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