First El Clasico of 2026-27 season set for October 25
La Liga announces Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet on October 25, 2026, with both clashes between the rivals now scheduled.
The inaugural El Clasico match of the 2026-27 season has been announced by La Liga. The highly anticipated encounter between Barcelona and Real Madrid will take place on October 25, 2026, at Barcelona's home ground, the Spotify Camp Nou. The game is scheduled for Matchday 10 of La Liga and will kick off at 21:00 local time (22:00 in Saudi Arabia).
Both teams are set to enter the Clasico following a packed week of European fixtures; Barcelona will face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League on October 20, while Real Madrid will host RB Leipzig at their own stadium on October 21.
The league has also confirmed that this is not the only meeting between the two Spanish giants this season. The second encounter will be played on Matchday 35 of La Liga, on the weekend of May 8-9, 2027, at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. This return fixture will showcase the continued rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid. El Clasico remains one of the most-watched football matches globally, attracting immense media coverage and fan enthusiasm throughout each campaign.
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