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Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Clásico Preview, Form and Injury News Before Matchday 10
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In brief
Barcelona host Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in La Liga's Matchday 10 Clásico. Barcelona lead the table by six points over third-placed Real Madrid, with Vinícius Júnior suspended for the visitors and Dani Olmo among Barcelona's absentees.
Date, Venue and Stakes
Barcelona and Real Madrid meet on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Spotify Camp Nou for La Liga's tenth round of the 2026-27 season, according to Goal and LaLigaUpdate. In the United States, the fixture airs on ESPN+, with ESPN noting a 4 p.m. ET kickoff.
It is the first league Clásico of the season and the first time Hansi Flick and José Mourinho have faced each other since both took charge of their current clubs.
Where Both Teams Stand
| Team | Position | Points | Record | Latest result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 1st | 27 | 9W-0D-0L | Lost 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League |
| Real Madrid | 3rd | 21 | 7W-0D-2L | Beat Sevilla 4-1 in La Liga; beat RB Leipzig 4-1 in the Champions League |
Barcelona arrive unbeaten in the league and six points clear of Real Madrid, with Atlético Madrid occupying second place above Real Madrid, ESPN reports. Barcelona's only defeat of the season came away to Paris Saint-Germain in midweek Champions League action, a 4-2 loss, according to ESPN. Real Madrid has two league losses this season but has since strung together wins, including a 4-1 result over Sevilla and a 4-1 Champions League win over RB Leipzig, according to Goal.
Injuries and Suspensions
- Barcelona: Dani Olmo is out with a muscle injury, expected to miss roughly a month; Jules Koundé and Roony Bardghji are also unavailable, according to Goal.
- Real Madrid: Vinícius Júnior is suspended, serving part of a four-match ban after a red card against Villarreal, per ESPN. Defender Raúl Asencio is also out injured, Goal reports.
Flick vs Mourinho: A New Rivalry
Hansi Flick, who joined Barcelona in 2024 after managing Bayern Munich, and José Mourinho, who returned to Real Madrid this year after a 13-year absence from the club, have met as opposing coaches only once before this Clásico cycle, FC Barcelona's official site reports. That meeting came in the 2019-20 Champions League group stage, when Flick's Bayern Munich beat Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at the Allianz Arena, with goals from Kingsley Coman, Thomas Müller and Philippe Coutinho.
Since taking over at Barcelona, Flick has won six of his seven matches against Real Madrid, a run that includes two Spanish Super Cup titles, one Copa del Rey and one La Liga title, FC Barcelona's club website states. Those wins came against different Real Madrid managers — Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa — before Mourinho's arrival.
Mourinho previously coached Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013 and faced Barcelona 17 times across competitions during that spell, recording five wins, six draws and six defeats, according to FC Barcelona's website.
What's at Stake
A Barcelona win would stretch the club's advantage at the top of La Liga, while a Real Madrid win would cut the gap and keep the title race open heading toward the winter break. All-time, the two clubs have each won 106 of their 264 competitive meetings, ESPN reports, a record Barcelona drew level in their most recent encounter.
Questions
- When and where is the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Clásico?
- The match is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, as part of La Liga's Matchday 10, according to Goal and LaLigaUpdate.
- Why is Vinícius Júnior missing the Clásico?
- Vinícius Júnior is serving a suspension from a four-match ban handed down after a red card against Villarreal, per ESPN.
- How many points separate Barcelona and Real Madrid before this match?
- Barcelona lead Real Madrid by six points in La Liga, with Barcelona on 27 points in first place and Real Madrid on 21 points in third, according to Goal and ESPN.
- Is this the first time Flick and Mourinho have coached against each other?
- No. They previously met in the 2019-20 Champions League group stage, when Flick's Bayern Munich beat Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspur 3-1, FC Barcelona's website reports. This is their first meeting since each took charge of Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.
- What is Flick's record against Real Madrid since joining Barcelona?
- Flick has won six of seven matches against Real Madrid as Barcelona coach, including Spanish Super Cup, Copa del Rey and La Liga titles, according to FC Barcelona's official site.
Sources
- ESPN — Barcelona-Real Madrid LaLiga Clásico: Form, team news, combined XI, predictions, odds, all-time head-to-head
- FC Barcelona — Clásico brings second head-to-head between Flick and Mourinho
- Goal — Barcelona vs Real Madrid LaLiga preview: Can Los Blancos catch an irresistible Barca?
- LaLigaUpdate — El Clásico 2026/27: Barcelona vs Real Madrid Date, Time & TV
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