Barcelona and Real Madrid clash in El Clásico amid goalkeeper changes

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Barcelona and Real Madrid clash in El Clásico amid goalkeeper changes
Summary

Barcelona faces Real Madrid in El Clásico today at 8pm GMT. Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out due to illness; Andriy Lunin will start in goal. This rivalry, known for its intense history, continues to be a significant fixture in La Liga, with both teams aiming for a crucial win. Live updates will cover developments as the match unfolds.

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  • •Kick-off for El Clásico is set for 8pm GMT today.
  • •Thibaut Courtois is sidelined for Real Madrid due to flu.
  • •Andriy Lunin steps in as the starting goalkeeper.
  • •The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid spans over a century.
  • •Live updates will track match progress.
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  • 6:35 PMThe Guardian Sport — Barcelona v Real Madrid: El Clásico – live
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Live La Liga updates, kick-off 8pm (GMT) Sid Lowe: Mourinho’s Madrid primed for battle Live scoreboard | And you can email Niall We’ll have full team news shortly, but Real Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois has already been ruled out of tonight’s game due to illness. “Courtois is a last-minute withdrawal (from the squad) due to a bout of the flu,” Madrid said in a statement. The Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is set to step in for Mourinho’s side. Is the clásico making a comeback? A bitter rivalry that has raged for more than a century, Barcelona v Real Madrid may have been the world’s biggest sporting fixture during the era of Ronaldo and Messi, Mourinho and Guardiola. Incredibly skilful players dragged into extraordinarily spiteful on-pitch battles, each game felt like a heavyweight title fight. Continue reading...

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