Barcelona’s Clásico edge faces a prime-time test

LaLiga has confirmed the official schedule for the season's first El Clásico, with Barcelona hosting Real Madrid on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The match will kick off at 21:00 at the Camp Nou as part of jornada 10, returning the fixture to a Sunday prime-time evening slot.

The encounter marks the first Clásico since José Mourinho returned to manage Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Hansi Flick's Barcelona side enters the contest having won six of their last seven official meetings against Real Madrid, including recent domestic cup finals.