Barcelona confirms El Clasico against Real Madrid will proceed amid strike

Barcelona has confirmed that the El Clasico matchup against Real Madrid will take place as scheduled on October 25, despite a three-day strike by some club workers. The strike, which commenced at midnight on October 23, involves around 60 permanent seasonal employees protesting for better working conditions. This industrial action raises concerns over staffing levels needed to manage the high logistical demands during major events like El Clasico. However, Barcelona assures that they have adequate staff to maintain normal operations, with other matches at various facilities also expected to proceed. The ongoing labor dispute remains unresolved and may impact future negotiations between the two parties.

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