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Barcelona faces Real Madrid in key El Clasico matches this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:06 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Barcelona faces Real Madrid in key El Clasico matches this season
Summary

Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet twice in the 2026-27 La Liga season. The first fixture is scheduled for October 25, 2026, at Camp Nou, while the return match will take place on May 9, 2027, at Santiago Bernabeu. Barcelona has won the last two league titles and looks to maintain its strong position, although Real Madrid has revamped its squad under new coach Jose Mourinho. Both teams are expected to contend for the title, with Barcelona favored to retain its championship status, despite challenges from a strengthened Madrid squad. Kylian Mbappe is predicted to lead the La Liga Golden Boot race again this season.

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Status Watch
  • •El Clasico fixtures: October 25, 2026, and May 9, 2027
  • •Barcelona won the last two La Liga titles
  • •Real Madrid revamped its squad with Jose Mourinho
  • •Kylian Mbappe favored to win the Golden Boot
  • •Barcelona expected to compete for the title again
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  • 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — La Liga predictions 2026-27: Title winners, Golden Boot, Clasico games and more
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Barcelona have won each of the last two La Liga titles and three of the last four, but Real Madrid have brought Jose Mourinho back and spent big in the transfer market to revamp the team and return their title-winning status.

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