In the year 985, the Córdoban general Almanzor launched a military campaign against the County of Barcelona, which culminated in the sacking and razing of Barcelona.

In May 985,[1][2] the Córdoban general, Almanzor, left Córdoba with his army and marched towards the County of Barcelona.

The Count, Borrell II, learned of the upcoming raid and decided to confront the Muslims.

The Catalan defenders resisted bravely, but most of the garrison was inexperienced, as the majority of the army was killed in Moncada.

[13] Almanzor did not attempt to keep the city, as his objective was to weaken the Christian power in the east of Iberia.