Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Date, Time, and How to Watch El Clásico
Barcelona and Real Madrid meet this weekend at the Spotify Camp Nou for the 265th edition of El Clásico, with the Spanish league table separated by six points as both clubs head into Sunday’s match following European fixtures.
The League Standings at the Camp Nou
The match takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, during the tenth matchday of the LaLiga season. Barcelona enters the fixture holding first place in the standings with 27 points from nine matches, maintaining a perfect run in domestic play. Real Madrid se ubica tercero con 21 unidades, a seis puntos de su tradicional rival, según detalles reportados por T13.
Both teams return to domestic action after mid-week continental matches. Barcelona suffered a 4-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes in the UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory over Leipzig at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The historical record in LaLiga matches between the two clubs remains close across 192 prior encounters. Real Madrid has claimed 80 victories, Barcelona has won 77, and 35 matches have ended in a draw.
Top Scorers Lead the Attack
The fixture features the top two goalscorers in the Spanish championship. Barcelona forward Raphinha leads the scoring charts with 12 goals, four ahead of teammate Lamine Yamal. Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé follows in the standings with nine league goals, alongside three goals in the Champions League.
Raphinha addressed his team’s domestic standing following the defeat in Paris. Our unbeaten run in the championship remains intact and we will do everything possible to maintain it,
the Brazilian forward told TNT Sports, as cited by T13.
On the opposing side, Mbappé assessed his current form following the win against Leipzig. I am in a good moment and we have to do more,
the French international stated, adding, I am part of the players who must always be demanded more.
The match also marks a managerial milestone on the visitor’s bench. José Mourinho returns to face Barcelona in his first Clásico since resuming his tenure as Real Madrid coach.
Broadcast Channels and Global Kickoff Times
The match begins at 21:00 local time in Spain. Kickoff schedules vary across international regions, with dedicated broadcast options available through television and streaming platforms.
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In the United States and Puerto Rico, coverage begins at 16:00 Eastern time or 13:00 Pacific time, with broadcasts on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes. Viewers in Mexico can watch the match at 14:00 local time via Sky Sports, Canal 5, and Izzi. In Spain, Movistar and DAZN hold the broadcast rights for the 21:00 fixture.
Throughout South America, regional times dictate the start of the broadcast. Perú, Colombia, and Ecuador follow a 15:00 schedule, while Venezuela, Bolivia, and Chile set kickoff for 16:00. Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brasil align for 17:00, with coverage distributed primarily through ESPN and DSports, alongside streaming options on DGO and Disney.
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