: Despite having the lion's share of the ball, Real Madrid failed to register a single shot on target for the entire 90 minutes. Veterans like Karim Benzema were stifled by a makeshift but resolute defense led by Ronald Araújo and Jules Koundé.

: Missing key stars like Pedri, Robert Lewandowski, and Ousmane Dembélé, Barcelona abandoned their usual possession-heavy style. They finished with just 35% possession—their lowest in over a decade—choosing instead to sit deep and absorb pressure.

This match is remembered not for Barcelona's typical flair, but for a rare, gritty defensive masterclass under Xavi Hernández.

If you are looking for a different era, another famous 0-1 occurred in , where Ivan Rakitić scored a delicate chip over Courtois to effectively end Real Madrid’s title hopes that season.

: The game’s only goal arrived in the 26th minute in chaotic fashion. Ferran Torres slipped a pass to Franck Kessié, whose shot was saved by Thibaut Courtois only to bounce off Real Madrid defender Éder Militão and trickle into the net for an own goal .