El Clasico

Mbappe and Real Madrid shaken by Clasico thrashing

Flick's tactical approach, featuring an extremely high defensive line, also seemed ripe for Mbappe and Vinicius to pillage with their pace.

Real Madrid condemn racist abuse of Barca players in Clasico

"Real Madrid strongly condemns any kind of behaviour involving racism, xenophobia or violence in football and sport, and deeply regrets the insults that a few fans uttered last night in one of the corners of the stadium," said Los Blancos in a statement Sunday.

We have to forget the last 30 minutes: Ancelotti

"We are hurt, it's a tough moment, but I want to thank the fans for their support. We don't have to throw everything away, because there is nothing to throw away," added a downhearted Ancelotti.

Barca in 'flow' state after thrashing Madrid: Flick

The Catalan giants triumphed at the Santiago Bernabeu to snap Madrid's run of 42 matches unbeaten and continue their own revival under the German coach who arrived this summer.

Barca snap Real's 42-game unbeaten streak in LaLiga with thrashing 4-0 win

Robert Lewandowski struck twice in two minutes as Barcelona crushed rivals Real Madrid 4-0 on Saturday, inflicting the Spanish champions' first La Liga defeat in over a year.

Real v Barca: Interesting facts and more ahead of tonight’s Clasico 

Defending champions Real Madrid are set to host archrivals Barcelona in a LaLiga game at the Santiago Bernabeu tonight.

Mbappe can launch Madrid career in first Clasico

Kylian Mbappe's start at Real Madrid has been satisfactory, his performances neither spectacular nor underwhelming, but Saturday's La Liga Clasico offers the French superstar a springboard to kick on from.

Four arrested over Vinicius abuse before Madrid derby

The viral social media campaign before the September 29 clash encouraged Atletico fans to arrive at the club's Metropolitano stadium and utter "degrading and discriminatory insults with racist connotations" against a Real player, police said.

Injured Courtois and Rodrygo set to miss Clasico

Real Madrid duo Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo are likely to miss the Clasico clash with La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday with injury problems.

October 15, 2022
October 15, 2022

'El Clasico' a chance for Barca to bounce back, says Xavi

The "El Clasico" tie away at Real Madrid on Sunday is an opportunity for Barcelona to regain some confidence, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Saturday, after his side's dreadful run of results in the Champions League.

July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022

Raphinha strikes again as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 1-0

Raphinha made it two goals in two matches as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 1-0 on Saturday in their Las Vegas Clasico.

July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022

‘Maximum excitement’ awaits as El Clasico set to light up Vegas

Real Madrid begin their pre-season with a friendly El Clasico against arch-rivals Barcelona FC at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, USA on Sunday.

July 22, 2022
July 22, 2022

Never an exhibition: Real, Barca set to clash in pre-season Clasico

Barcelona take on Real Madrid in a pre-season Clasico friendly in Las Vegas on Saturday that promises to offer a glimpse into the future of the Spanish giants' iconic rivalry.

June 10, 2022
June 10, 2022

Barca to play Real Madrid in pre-season Clasico

Barcelona will play a pre-season Clasico against Real Madrid in the United States next month, the clubs announced on Friday.

December 25, 2017
December 25, 2017

Messi is the El Clasico King

Lionel Messi has so far surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to El Clasico clashes and Madrid based media Marca suggests that Messi is the king of El Clasico encounters.

December 24, 2017
December 24, 2017

Messi assists Vidal without a boot on his right foot

Barcelona's star playmaker Lionel Messi provides an incredible assist to Aleix Vidal while having no boot on his right foot.

December 22, 2017
December 22, 2017

Special player cameras will track Messi, Ronaldo in Clasico

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are set to be tracked by a dedicated player camera during Saturday’s Clasico showdown, The Independent reports.

December 20, 2017
December 20, 2017

Politically divided Spain united by El Clasico rivalry

Often symbolised as pitting the pride of Catalonia against Spain's capital, the 'El Clasico' between Barcelona and Real Madrid is a match laced with political and social as much as sporting tension.

August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017

Ronaldo could face twelve game ban, media reports

Cristiano could potentially be banned for upto twelve games for pushing the referee after he was sent off in the Super Cup clash against Barcelona.