Real Madrid will look to win El Clasico for the first time since April 2024 as they host Barcelona this weekend.
There is more than just bragging rights on the line. Real come into the affair atop La Liga with a two-point cushion to second-placed Barcelona, who could unseat their arch-rivals with a win on Sunday.
That result took Real to four consecutive wins, their record unblemished since they were stunned by cross-town rivals Atletico Madrid last month.
Barcelona, meanwhile, are looking to build on Tuesday’s 6-1 thrashing of ten-man Olympiacos. Marcus Rashford’s brace and Lamine Yamal’s spot kick complemented Fermin Lopez’s hat-trick to keep the Blaugrana’s momentum high ahead of a crunch Clasico.
They won all four of last season’s Clasicos and will be keen to extend that run at the Bernabeu.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Real Madrid vs Barcelona is scheduled for a 3.15pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
The match will take place at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
Where to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Premier Sports 1, with coverage starting at 2.45pm GMT ahead of a 3.15pm kick-off.
Live stream: Premier Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona team news
Barcelona are in the midst of a worrying injury crisis. They will be without star striker Robert Lewandowski for the match, while Dani Olmo, Gavi, Joan Garcia, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are all sidelined, too.
Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford is in line to start after hitting a brace in the Champions League this week.
Hansi Flick will not be in the dugout on Sunday as he serves a touchline ban for being shown a red card against Girona.
Hansi Flick is serving a touchline ban and will watch El Clasico from the stands
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Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal are both doubts for the hosts. The pair are on the road to recovery and returned to training this week, but may not be ready to take to the pitch just yet.
Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are both out, though Dean Huijsen, who had been struggling with a muscular injury, is expected to be involved.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona prediction
This should prove to be a fascinating Clasico as both sides come into the affair somewhat depleted.
Barcelona are without some of their best players and their manager has a touchline ban, but Real are also far from perfect. They may be on a four-match winning run, but their performances have not all been convincing.
Real’s 5-1 loss to Atletico last month will serve as a blueprint for Barcelona, who have remained free-scoring despite missing Lewandowski. The Balugrana’s depth and form should see them through this derby.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Barcelona won all four of last season’s Clasicos by an aggregate score of 16-7.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona match odds
Real Madrid to win: 10/11
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
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