Football fans turn their attention to Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday evening, where Barcelona host rivals Real Madrid in the first La Liga Clasico of the 2026-27 season. The Blaugrana go into the match with a perfect record, while Los Merengues are looking for a win to reduce the gap at the top. Here is everything you need to know before kick-off: expected line-ups, absences, key numbers and broadcast channels.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona kick-off time today
- Morocco: 20:00
- Algeria and Tunisia: 21:00
- Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar: 23:00
- UAE: 00:00 after midnight
The match is part of the tenth round of La Liga, at Spotify Camp Nou.
The Clasico in numbers before kick-off
| Fact | Barcelona | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 1st | 3rd |
| Points | 27 (9 wins from 9) | 21 (7 wins, 2 defeats) |
| Goals scored in La Liga | 39 goals | — |
| Last match | 2-4 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (Champions League) | 4-1 win over RB Leipzig (Champions League) |
- Barcelona’s goal tally after nine rounds (39 goals) is the second-best attacking start in La Liga history.
- No draws in the last 24 meetings between the two sides in all competitions.
- Real Madrid have lost 7 of their last 10 matches against Barcelona, and have not kept a clean sheet in the last 12 Clasicos.
- The gap between the teams is 6 points: a Barcelona win would take them to 9 clear, while a Real Madrid win would reduce it to 3.
Barcelona absences against Real Madrid
- Dani Olmo: hamstring injury.
- Ronald Araujo: knee injury.
- Andreas Christensen: thigh injury.
- Eric Garcia: thigh injury.
- Jules Kounde: doubtful due to an ankle injury.
Real Madrid absences against Barcelona
- Vinicius Junior: suspended for league matches, the most notable absentee.
- Rodrygo: knee injury.
- Ferland Mendy: hip injury.
- Raul Asencio: leg injury.
Barcelona expected line-up
(4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia; Cancelo, Cubarsi, Martin, Espart; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Gordon; Raphinha.
Real Madrid expected line-up
(4-2-3-1): Courtois; Valverde, Konate, Huijsen, Cucurella; Tchouameni, Camavinga or Bernardo; Guler, Bellingham, Diomande; Mbappe.
Both line-ups are predicted according to press reports; the official line-up is announced approximately an hour before the match and appears immediately on the match page on InfoSports.
Keys to the Clasico
Barcelona’s firepower against Madrid’s defence
With 39 goals in nine rounds, Barcelona have the strongest attack in the league, led by Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. Real Madrid, by contrast, struggle in this particular fixture, having conceded in each of the last 12 Clasicos without exception.
Mbappe without Vinicius
Vinicius’s suspension places the entire attacking burden on Kylian Mbappe, with support from Bellingham and Guler from behind.
Barcelona’s depleted defence
The absences of Christensen and Eric Garcia, and the doubt over Kounde’s fitness, could open spaces for Mbappe’s pace in transitions.
TV channels for Real Madrid vs Barcelona
In the Arab world the match is broadcast on beIN SPORTS 1 HD with Arabic commentary (Nilesat 11013 horizontal), and on the TOD platform on mobile. In the United States it is free on ABC.
Follow the Clasico live on InfoSports
Live score, goals and scorers, cards and substitutions, full statistics, and instant notifications for every goal via the InfoSports app on Android.
Frequently asked questions about Real Madrid vs Barcelona
When is Real Madrid vs Barcelona today?
Sunday 25 October 2026 at 20:00 Morocco time and 23:00 Mecca time.
Is Vinicius playing in the Clasico?
No, Vinicius Junior is suspended for league matches and will miss the Clasico.
Who is missing for Barcelona?
Dani Olmo, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen and Eric Garcia, while Jules Kounde remains doubtful.
What is the gap between Barcelona and Real Madrid in the table?
6 points: Barcelona lead with 27 points, and Real Madrid are third with 21 points.
Which channel is showing the Clasico?
beIN SPORTS 1 HD with Arabic commentary, and the TOD platform on mobile.
