Date Set for First La Liga El Clásico Between Real Madrid and Barcelona

The highly anticipated "El Clásico" match between Real Madrid and Barcelona has been officially scheduled for Saturday, October 26, at 16:15 local time (15:15 GMT+1). The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium will host the encounter.

This match marks the first Clásico for coach Xabi Alonso at the helm of Real Madrid, as he faces Hansi Flick, who boasts a perfect record in Clásico matches.

Flick has secured victories in all five matches he coached against Real Madrid last season, beginning with a friendly in New Jersey in the summer of 2024 that saw Barcelona win 2-1.

Flick's other victories included a dominant 4-0 win at the Bernabéu, a 5-2 triumph in the Spanish Super Cup final, and a 3-2 victory in the Copa del Rey final, where Kounde scored the winning goal in the 116th minute. He also concluded the Spanish league season with a 4-3 win at Montjuïc.

The goal record under Flick's leadership shows Barcelona's superiority, with the team scoring 18 goals compared to Real Madrid's 8 in those encounters.