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Ranking Every El Clásico Hat-Trick

May 16, 2025 Rasmus Kristensen

This legendary clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona is more than just a football match — it’s a battle of pride, politics, and prestige. Only a select group of players have ever managed to score three or more goals in a single El Clásico. From early 20th-century pioneers to modern superstars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, each hat-trick tells a story of dominance in the biggest game in Spanish football.

Here is a complete, chronological tribute to all 24 players who have written their names into El Clásico history with a hat-trick.

Santiago Bernabéu – April 2 & 13, 1916

Santiago Bernabeu — By Nationaal Archief, Den Haag, Rijksfotoarchief: Fotocollectie Algemeen Nederlands Fotopersbureau (ANEFO), 1945-1989 – negatiefstroken zwart/wit, nummer toegang 2.24.01.05, bestanddeelnummer 924-4485 – Nationaal Archief Fotocollectie Anefo, CC BY-SA 3.0 nl, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25262868

Before becoming Real Madrid’s legendary president, Bernabéu scored two hat-tricks in the 1916 Copa del Rey semi-final. His performances set the tone for a lifetime of impact on the club.

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Luis Belaunde – April 13, 1916

Belaunde joined the hat-trick club in the same historic semi-final as Bernabéu, making 1916 a year of goals and growing rivalry between the two giants.

Paulino Alcántara – April 13, 1916

Paulino Alcantara — By Unknown author – Here, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=106657386

Barcelona’s Filipino-Spanish icon struck a hat-trick in the replay of the same 1916 clash, becoming one of the first Blaugrana legends in El Clásico lore.

Josep Samitier – April 18, 1926

Samitier’s goals helped Barcelona win their seventh Copa del Rey title. His 1926 hat-trick came during a heated quarter-final clash.

Jaime Lazcano – March 30, 1930 & February 3, 1935

Lazcano scored the first La Liga El Clásico hat-trick in 1930 and repeated the feat five years later. His dominance marked him as an early Real Madrid great.

Juan Ramón – April 5, 1931

Ramón’s hat-trick came in an era when El Clásico was still evolving, but his contribution remains a standout in the rivalry’s early years.

Ildefonso Sañudo – February 3, 1935

Ildefonso Sanudo — Photo: Danielelpayaso.com

In a match where Lazcano also scored a hat-trick, Sañudo added his own in a ruthless 8-2 Real Madrid victory over Barcelona.

Martí Ventolrà – April 21, 1935

Ventolrà returned the favor for Barcelona later that season, leading them to a 5-0 win with his own brilliant treble.

Pruden – June 13, 1943

Pruden’s hat-trick came in the infamous 11-1 win during the Franco-era Copa del Generalísimo, a result that intensified the political edge of the rivalry.

Sabino Barinaga – June 13, 1943

Barinaga also netted three in that same controversial 11-1 thrashing, one of the most talked-about matches in football history.

Pahiño – September 18, 1949

Pahino — By Romashkowi – Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=163947510

Pahiño scored the first ever hat-trick at the newly named Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. His goals helped Real Madrid establish early post-war dominance.

Jesús Narro – January 14, 1951

Narro made his mark with a clinical treble in the early 1950s, as Real Madrid continued to assert their strength in El Clásico.

César Rodríguez – March 2, 1952

Cesar Rodriguez — Photo: playmakerstats.com

A Barcelona icon of the era, César’s hat-trick helped keep the rivalry competitive during a decade of growing tensions and talent.

Eulogio Martínez – May 19, 1957

Martínez struck three times in one of the lesser-remembered but equally important El Clásicos of the 1950s.

Evaristo – October 26, 1958

Evaristo scored the first hat-trick at the Camp Nou in El Clásico history, setting a precedent for future Blaugrana attackers.

Ferenc Puskás – January 27, 1963 & March 30, 1964

The Hungarian legend is one of the few to score multiple hat-tricks in El Clásico, dazzling both at home and away in the early ’60s.

Amancio – November 8, 1964

Amancio’s treble marked the last El Clásico hat-trick for nearly 23 years. His performance symbolized the end of an era for Madrid dominance.

Gary Lineker – January 31, 1987

Lineker remains the only British player with a Clásico hat-trick. His poacher instincts shone in a 3-2 win for Barcelona at Camp Nou.

Romário – January 8, 1994

Romário delivered a magical display in a 5-0 rout, including one of the most iconic goals in El Clásico history with his trademark drag-and-shoot move.

Iván Zamorano – January 7, 1995

Ivan Zamorano — GEORGID / Shutterstock.com

Just a year after Romário’s show, Zamorano fired back with his own hat-trick for Real Madrid in a 5-0 win that evened the score.

Lionel Messi – March 10, 2007 & March 23, 2014

Messi’s first hat-trick at age 19 announced him to the world. His second came in a classic 4-3 win, cementing his place as El Clásico’s all-time top scorer.

Luis Suárez – October 28, 2018

With Messi sidelined, Suárez stepped up and tore Madrid apart with a penalty, a header, and a cheeky chip — all in one unforgettable night.

Karim Benzema – April 5, 2023

Benzema’s hat-trick came in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg. His performance powered Real Madrid into the final with a 4-0 victory.

Vinícius Júnior – January 14, 2024

In the first Clásico played outside Spain, Vini Jr. scored three in the Supercopa final in Saudi Arabia, combining speed, instinct, and calm finishing.

Kylian Mbappé – May 11, 2025

Kylian Mbappe — Photo: Victor Velter / Shutterstock.com

Mbappé’s stunning hat-trick in a 4-3 loss showcased his brilliance, but it wasn’t enough to stop Barcelona in a title-deciding showdown.