The two Spanish powerhouse clubs face off in El Clasico on Monday morning (AEDT).
Both teams are not at the dominant level that they have once been a, however El Clasico remains a world phenomenon.
El Clasico is any competitive football game between rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid. It does not include friendlies or exhibition matches.
With a history dating back to 1902, this will be the 247th time Barcelona and Real have competed against each other in the El Clasico.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid match details: Kick-off time, stadium and broadcaster
| Game | How to watch | Venue | Date (AEDT) | Time (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona v Real Madrid | Foxtel, Kayo Sports | Camp Nou | Monday Oct 25 | 1.15 am |
Real Madrid are ranked second in the LaLiga and are on a three-game winning streak. The football club however has lost their best defender and captain in Sergio Ramos prior to this season.
Barcelona have struggled this season and are sitting in seventh position in the league, winning only four of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
The Blaugrana have battled to succeed since the loss of marquee duo and good friends Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
Despite the team's poor form, former Barcelona player Andres Iniesta believes his side can the titanic battle between the two Spanish rivals.
"I think Barca fans are always optimistic, even more so for the (El) Clasico," Iniesta told ESPN .
"They will be looking forward to the game, their team playing well and winning. Barca have the team to win the (El) Clasico and LaLiga. I hope they play well and get the three points."
How to watch El Clasico in Australia?
In Australia, you can watch the match live via beIN Sports 2 HD or channel 514 on Foxtel. The game will kick off at 1.15 am Monday (AEDT).
All games aired on beIN Sports, will also be available on Kayo Sports. To catch every La Liga game, join Kayo for FREE for 14 days .
Key players in the El Clasico
Karim Benzema
The French striker has scored 11 goals this season for Madrid and is one of the most experienced players in the team.
The 33-year-old has been with the club since 2009, is a goal-scoring machine and is one of LaLiga's best strikers.
It will be interesting to see how Benzema will perform at the El Clasico, considering he is involved in a blackmailing sex-tape scandal with the trial beginning this week.
Ansu Fati
Ansu Fati, 18, recently agreed to a new six-year deal at FC Barcelona, with his release clause rising to a whopping €1 billion.
Born in West African country Guinea-Bissau, Fati would move to Spain at age six when his brother was picked up by fellow LaLiga club Sevilla.
Fati would play in the youth clubs of Sevilla before joining FC Barcelona at age 10. The forward would have superstar Lionel Messi as a mentor at the club.
The teenager received Messi's former no.10 club jersey this season and FC Barcelona have high expectations for the prodigy.
The football world will be watching to see if the prodigious Fati can fill some of the void left by Messi, who was the team's attacking metronome.
🗣 @ANSUFATI: "Grateful to the club for the trust in me" pic.twitter.com/L28xF4944J
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 21, 2021
What are the past El Clasico La Liga results ?
| Date | Home | Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 2021 | Real Madrid | Barcelona | 2-1 |
| Oct 24 2020 | Barcelona | Real Madrid | 1-3 |
| Mar 1 2020 | Real Madrid | Barcelona | 2-0 |
| Dec 18 2019 | Barcelona | Real Madrid | 0-0 |
| Mar 2 2019 | Real Madrid | Barcelona | 0-1 |
Who has won the most El Clasicos?
| Teams | Wins | Losses | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC Barcelona | 96 | 98 | 52 |
| Real Madrid | 98 | 96 | 52 |
What are the El Clasico betting odds?
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| FC Barcelona | 2.63 |
| Real Madrid | 2.50 |
| Draw | 3.60 |
Odds courtesy of PalmerBet.