Three Teams With Perfect Records Against Real Madrid
While Real Madrid stands as one of the most decorated clubs in football history, boasting countless Champions League titles and domestic triumphs, even the mighty have their kryptonite. Surprisingly, not every team they've faced has bowed to the Galácticos’ aura. In fact, three clubs hold a rare and enviable distinction: a 100% win record against Real Madrid.
The first is Aberdeen, the Scottish side managed by the legendary Alex Ferguson in the 1980s. In 1983, Aberdeen defeated Real Madrid 2–1 in the European Cup Winners’ Cup final — a historic night in Gothenburg that remains their only competitive meeting. That victory not only secured silverware but also a unique place in football lore.
Then there’s Boca Juniors, the Argentine giants with a fierce reputation on the global stage. In the 2000 Intercontinental Cup, Boca edged Real Madrid 2–1 in Tokyo, thanks to a brace from Martín Palermo. It remains their sole encounter, giving them a perfect head-to-head record against one of Europe’s most storied clubs.
The most surprising name on this list? Girona. Yes, the modest Catalan club, only recently established in La Liga, has never lost to Real Madrid — though their meetings are few. As of now, limited fixtures and strong home performances have kept their record unblemished, a small but proud footnote in their rise.
Football is a game of legends, but it’s also full of quirks and anomalies. For Aberdeen, Boca, and Girona, beating Real Madrid — even once — was enough to carve their names into a very exclusive club.
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