When football fans think about Real Madrid’s all-time top scorers, names like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema naturally come to mind. However, neither of them holds the record for the most goals scored in the Real Madrid vs. Real Betis fixture. That honor belongs to the legendary Ferenc Puskás, who netted an astonishing 21 times against Real Betis during his time with Los Blancos.
Ferenc Puskás: The All-Time Leading Goalscorer
Hungarian legend Ferenc Puskás holds the record as the all-time leading goalscorer in matches between Real Madrid and Real Betis. During his illustrious career at Los Blancos, Puskás scored an incredible 21 goals against the Seville-based club, making him the most prolific scorer in this fixture’s history.
Puskás, who played for Real Madrid between 1958 and 1966, was renowned for his lethal finishing, powerful left foot, and impeccable positioning. His goalscoring record against Real Betis is a testament to his brilliance, as he regularly tormented their defense in La Liga encounters.
Santillana: The Second-Highest Scorer in This Fixture
Following Puskás on the list is another Real Madrid legend, Carlos Alonso González, better known as Santillana. The former Spanish striker scored 15 times against Real Betis, making him the second-highest scorer in the history of this fixture. Santillana’s aerial prowess and goal-poaching instincts made him one of the most feared forwards of his era.
Historical Head-to-Head Record
Real Madrid has historically dominated this encounter, winning 77 of the 140 meetings against Real Betis. The Seville-based club has secured 31 victories, while 32 matches have ended in a draw. In terms of goals, Real Madrid has scored 295 times in this fixture while conceding 150 goals.
