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Barcelona’s Clásico Chance to Break 1968 La Liga Mark

Barcelona La Liga record is at stake in the Clásico after Hansi Flick’s side matched Real Madrid’s nine-win league start ahead of October 25.

By Gonzalo Mestre · Semprebarca

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Barcelona can break La Liga's opening win record by defeating Real Madrid in El Clásico on October 25.
A 5-2 win over Real Betis gave Hansi Flick's squad nine consecutive league victories to open the campaign.
The current nine-win opening record was set by Miguel Muñoz's Real Madrid side during the 1968-69 season.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona have the opportunity to set an outright La Liga record for consecutive wins to start a season when they face Real Madrid in El Clásico on Sunday, October 25. Hansi Flick's team matched Real Madrid's 1968-69 benchmark of nine straight opening victories following a 5-2 win over Real Betis at La Cartuja.

Real Madrid's historical streak under Miguel Muñoz ended with a scoreless draw in matchday 10 against Pontevedra. Ahead of the domestic showdown at Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona will first travel to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 20.

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