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Barcelona workers ready to go on strike for El Clasico as they reach ‘last resort’ in huge contracts row

BARCELONA are facing major disruption ahead of their El Clasico showdown with Real Madrid after club workers threatened to go on strike. Around 60 permanent seasonal employees are planning a three-day walkout over pay, staff shortages and alleged contractual irregularities.…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 2:51 PM
Barcelona workers ready to go on strike for El Clasico as they reach ‘last resort’ in huge contracts row
Key Things to Know
  • Barcelona workers have threatened a three-day strike coinciding with El Clasico against Real Madrid on October 25.
  • Around 60 permanent seasonal employees are demanding higher pay and a 50 percent increase in staffing.
  • The industrial action is scheduled to run from midnight on October 23 until 6am on October 26.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Around 60 permanent seasonal Barcelona workers are planning a three-day strike over pay, staffing levels, and alleged contractual issues. The planned walkout is scheduled to begin at midnight on October 23 and run until 6am on October 26, directly coinciding with the El Clasico match against Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on October 25.

The industrial action also threatens services across the Johan Cruyff Stadium, Palau Blaugrana, and the Joan Gamper Training Centre. Workers are demanding a pay raise and a 50 percent increase in staffing levels, while Barcelona officials insist the high-profile fixture will go ahead as scheduled with sufficient resources.

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