Spanish La Liga 2025-2026 10 2025-10-26 2025-10-26 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/rxho931751450021.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/hvevmw1774792840.jpg Real Madrid and Barcelona met at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, 26 October 2025, for the first El Clásico of the 2025–26 La Liga season. Real Madrid entered the match top of the table and looking to extend their lead, while Barcelona were chasing to stay close in the title race. Madrid’s attack, led by Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, had been firing, and coach Carlo Ancelotti emphasized control and quick transitions. Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, relied on their youthful core, with Pedri, Fermín López and Gavi central to their buildup. Injuries limited Madrid’s defensive depth, but both sides arrived confident. The match promised intensity, tactical contrast, and the usual Clásico drama. 2279491