El Clasico 2026: Real Madrid vs Barcelona
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El Clasico is one of the oldest derbies in world football. Played between two Spanish clubs, Barcelona and Real Madrid, the derby is one of the most-watched games in the world.
Over the years, the most famous and successful footballers to grace the game have taken part in this clash and made history.
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On Sunday, it’s Barcelona 🆚 Real Madrid for the Spanish Super Cup trophy 🏆🇪🇸
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— 433 (@433) January 8, 2026
The next El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona in 2026 will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The match will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and an official kickoff time is 19:15 GMT.
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El Clásico Next Match
The next confirmed El Clásico is scheduled for the **2026 Spanish Supercopa de España final between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
• Date: Sunday, 11 January 2026
• Competition: Spanish Supercopa de España Final
• Venue: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Kick-off time: 19:00 GMT / 20:00 CET (Spain) — local timings vary by region (e.g., ~9:00 PM in the UK).
This clash is one of the rare Supercopa finals between these two giants and adds even more spice to an already historic rivalry. It follows their earlier La Liga meetings, including the October 2025 encounter.
El Clasico La Liga Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Leg | May 10, 2026 | Spotify Camp Nou (Barcelona) | La Liga |
Where to watch El Clasico: Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream
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Where to watch El Clasico live stream?
Here’s where you can usually watch El Clásico (Real Madrid vs Barcelona / La Liga) live in those countries. Always double-check closer to match day because rights can change.
United Kingdom
Premier Sports has the main rights to La Liga in the UK.
Disney+ (UK/Ireland) will exclusively stream the Saturday primetime La Liga match each week.
You can access Premier Sports via its app/website (Premier Player), or through platforms like Sky, Virgin Media, or as an add-on on Amazon Prime Video.
So if El Clásico is scheduled on a Saturday evening slot, it might be on Disney+; otherwise, Premier Sports is your go-to.
United States
ESPN+ carries all La Liga matches in the U.S.
Some matches may also appear on the ESPN linear channels (ESPN, ESPN2) or ESPN Deportes (for Spanish commentary) depending on scheduling.
For big matches such as El Clásico, you’ll likely find coverage both via the streaming platform and possibly on ESPN’s main channels.
Spain
In Spain, the rights are held by Movistar+ and DAZN.
Both platforms stream La Liga matches live within Spain.
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El Clasico time & kick-off time
The first El Clásico of the 2026 year between Real Madrid and Barcelona is scheduled for Sunday, January 11, 2026. The match will be held at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
For viewers in different regions, here are the local kick-off times:
| Region | Local Time | Time Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 16:15 | CEST (Local) |
| United States (US) | 11:15 AM | ET |
| United Kingdom (UK) | 15:15* | BST |
*Please be aware that the match coincides with the end of Daylight Saving Time in Spain. While Spain switches time zones that weekend, the UK does so on a different date.
Therefore, the time difference for this specific match is only one hour instead of the usual two. The kick-off will be at 3:15 PM in London.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona on TV in UK
The next El Clasico is the upcoming one on 11 January 2026. So where can you watch it?
For the 2024-2025 season, the television rights for La Liga (and therefore El Clásico) in the countries you asked about were held by the following broadcasters.
These are the most likely channels for the October 2025 match, but you should confirm them as the date approaches.
Here are the TV channels to watch in Spain and in other English-speaking countries.
| Country | Probable TV Channel / Streaming Service |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Premier Sports |
| United States | ESPN+ |
| Ireland | Premier Sports |
| Canada | Information not available in search results |
| Spain | Movistar+ (M+ LaLiga) |
El Clasico Last 10 Matches
Over the last 10 El Clásico showdowns, the rivalry has leaned slightly towards Barcelona, especially in recent years.
While earlier clashes saw Real Madrid snatch narrow wins, Barcelona have ruled the bulk of the recent high-profile meetings — claiming big victories in cup finals and domestic leagues alike.
The trend suggests a shifting balance: Real still lands strong blows, but Barça’s dominance in crucial matches seems more consistent.
Here are last 10 matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona
| Date | Home team | Away team | Score (T/H) |
| 26 Oct 2025 | Real Madrid | Barcelona | 2-1 |
| 26 Apr 2025 | Real Madrid | Barcelona | 2-3 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | Barcelona | Real Madrid | 5-2 |
| 26 Oct 2024 | Real Madrid | Barcelona | 0-4 |
| 21 Apr 2024 | Real Madrid | Barcelona | 3-2 |
| 14 Jan 2024 | Real Madrid | Barcelona | 4-1 |
| 28 Oct 2023 | Barcelona | Real Madrid | 1-2 |
| 05 Apr 2023 | Barcelona | Real Madrid | 0-4 |
| 19 Mar 2023 | Barcelona | Real Madrid | 2-1 |
| 02 Mar 2023 | Real Madrid | Barcelona | 0-1 |
| 16 Oct 2022 | Real Madrid | Barcelona | 3–1 (2–0) |
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| Player | Club | La Liga | Copa | Super Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | BAR | 18 | — | 6 | — | 2 | 26 |
| Alfredo Di Stéfano | RMA | 14 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 18 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | RMA | 9 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 18 |
| Raúl | RMA | 11 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 15 |
| César | BAR | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | 14 |
| Francisco Gento | RMA | 10 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 14 |
| Ferenc Puskás | RMA | 9 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 14 |
| Karim Benzema | RMA | 8 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 16 |
| Santillana | RMA | 9 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 12 |
| Luis Suárez | BAR | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | 11 |
| Hugo Sánchez | RMA | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | 10 |
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Wins and Losses
The match draws over 500 million viewers around the world, making it one of the most-watched football games in the world. Apart from the Champions League final, it is the biggest game in world football.
Originally the matches were held in the Spanish championship but nowadays it has been generalized to every single match between the two giants.
The two clubs are among the richest and the most successful clubs in the world. In 2014, Forbes ranked the two as the most valuable clubs in the world. So who has more wins between the two sides?
Here’s head-to-head (H2H) comparison between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid across different competitions and all matches, based on available sources.
| Barcelona vs Real Madrid H2H stats | Matches | Wins | Draws | Goals | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMA | BAR | RMA | BAR | |||
| La Liga | 191 | 80 | 76 | 35 | 309 | 310 |
| Copa del Rey | 38 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 71 | 71 |
| Copa de la Liga | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 |
| Supercopa de España | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 40 | 29 |
| Copa de la Coronación | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| UEFA Champions League | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 10 |
| All competitions | 262 | 106 | 104 | 52 | 442 | 436 |
| Exhibition matches | 43 | 6 | 25 | 12 | 56 | 106 |
| All matches | 305 | 112 | 129 | 64 | 498 | 542 |
El Clasico FAQs
Here are frequently asked questions on El Clasico
Who’s won more, Real or Barça?
In all competitive matches, Real Madrid has a slight edge: ≈ 106 wins vs ≈ 104 for Barcelona. Draws are about 52.
In La Liga alone: Real also leads, with something like 80 wins to Barcelona’s 76, plus many draws.
So, overall, Real Madrid has won slightly more El Clásicos in total competitive fixtures.
What is considered the best El Clásico ever?
Depending on recent El Clasicos: drama, quality of play, importance, margin of victory, comeback, etc. But some matches are often cited as among the very best:
5-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu, 1974 — Barcelona under Johan Cruyff: a famous statement win away to Real.
6-2 at the Bernabéu in 2009 — Barcelona’s attacking display under Guardiola in a season they would go on to win many trophies.
Various matches with huge comebacks or last-minute drama often make the list, such as ones involving Messi’s hat-tricks, or Copa del Rey finals. The 4-3 wins, or late goals, etc.
If pushed to pick one, many fans regard the 6-2 in 2009 or the 5-0 in 1974 as among the most iconic for sheer quality + significance.
What is meant by El Clásico?
El Clásico (Spanish for “The Classic”) refers to any match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
It’s not just about football; it’s a rivalry loaded with sporting, political, cultural meaning: Catalonia vs. the central Spanish establishment, the clubs’ histories, different styles, superstar players etc.
Originally mostly used for their league matches, but now applies in all competitions between them (La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa, Champions League, etc.).
Where is El Clásico?
The next El Clásico — Real Madrid vs Barcelona — is confirmed as the 2026 Spanish Supercopa de España final and will be played at:
King Abdullah Sports City
City: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — a neutral venue hosting this Super Cup final between the two Spanish giants.
This isn’t a regular La Liga match at Camp Nou or Santiago Bernabéu — it’s the Supercopa de España final, part of a four-team tournament, and this year all matches (including the final) are being played at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
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