October 24, 2025 – The football world is buzzing as FC Barcelona prepares to take on Real Madrid in the first El Clásico of the 2025-26 LaLiga season this Sunday, October 26, at 11:15 AM ET at the Santiago Bernabéu. As seen in the sports card above, this Matchday 10 clash is pivotal, with Real Madrid leading the league with 24 points and Barcelona trailing closely at 22. A win could see either team claim the top spot in a fiercely contested title race.
Barcelona, under coach Hansi Flick, dominated last season’s Clásicos, winning all four matches, including a 4-3 thriller on May 11, 2025, where Raphinha’s brace and goals from Eric García and Lamine Yamal secured a comeback victory. Real Madrid, now led by new manager Xabi Alonso, is eager to reverse their fortunes. Kylian Mbappé, LaLiga’s top scorer with 10 goals in nine matches, will spearhead Madrid’s attack alongside Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Jr., while Barcelona relies on young stars Lamine Yamal and Pedri, despite Yamal’s slow start with two goals in five games.
The historical rivalry is tight, with Madrid holding a slight edge at 105 wins to Barcelona’s 104 in 261 matches. Sunday’s game, following both teams’ midweek Champions League fixtures, tests their depth and focus. Barcelona’s high defensive line and Madrid’s counter-attacking prowess promise a high-octane encounter.
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