The Dugout Rivalry
From Miguel Muñoz and Johan Cruyff to today's Bernabéu and Camp Nou dugouts.
The two head coaches steering the rivalry into its next chapter.
A legendary figure as the club’s manager, José Mourinho left an indelible mark on Real Madrid, winning the Copa del Rey and the historic 100-point La Liga title before continuing his career across Europe.
Ranked by total trophies won while in charge of the club's first team.
| # | Real Madrid | Trophies | Barcelona | Trophies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlo Ancelotti | 15 | Pep Guardiola | 14 |
| 2 | Miguel Muñoz | 14 | Johan Cruyff | 11 |
| 3 | Zinedine Zidane | 11 | Luis Enrique | 9 |
| 4 | Luis Molowny | 8 | Frank Rijkaard | 6 |
| 5 | Vicente del Bosque | 7 | Hansi Flick | 4+ |
Ancelotti's Real Madrid haul includes three Champions League titles across two spells; Guardiola's Barcelona tenure remains the most statistically dominant four-year spell either club has produced, built around the Messi–Xavi–Iniesta core.
Crossing the touchline divide is almost as rare as crossing it as a player. Bernd Schuster, who played for both clubs, later managed Real Madrid (2007–2008) after a playing career that included both. Luis Enrique played for both Real Madrid and Barcelona before going on to manage Barcelona to a treble in 2015 — but never managed Madrid. No manager in the fixture's modern history has led both first teams; the rivalry's intensity makes it close to unthinkable.
See which players made the switch on the transfers page.