El Clásico 2025/26: "The battle for the throne" at the Santiago Bernabéu

On October 26, 2025, the Santiago Bernabéu stadium will be on fire again with the 261st El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​in round 10 of LALIGA. This is not only a confrontation between two giants of Spanish football, but also a symbol of cultural polarization, politics and passion for the round ball.

With a history spanning over a century, El Clásico has always provided classic moments, from Lionel Messi's penalty kick to Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick. This match promises to largely decide the top of the table, with Real Madrid leading the way under Xabi Alonso, while Barcelona are just two points clear of their arch-rivals after a thrilling win over Girona.

Looking back at the history of the confrontation, the two teams have met 260 times officially, with Real Madrid slightly ahead: 105 wins compared to Barcelona's 103, along with 52 draws. The total goals scored is up to 868, Real Madrid leads 437-431, proving an amazing balance. Other notable numbers include: Real Madrid won the Champions League 15 times, while Barcelona dominated the 2010s with 4 consecutive LALIGA. In the last 10 confrontations, the balance is balanced with each side winning 5 matches. Blaugrana won the Spanish Super Cup in 2023 but Los Blancos came from behind in the Copa del Rey. This shows that, although history favors Real Madrid, Barcelona always knows how to create surprises.

Real Madrid are in good form at the moment. After 9 rounds of LALIGA, they have 8 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss, leading the table with 24 points thanks to an explosive attack with the duo of Kylian Mbappe (10 goals) and Vinicius Junior (5 goals). Under Xabi Alonso – who took over as head coach in May 2025 – Real Madrid play a high pressing and sharp counter-attacking game, especially at home at the Santiago Bernabéu – where they have won 8/10 recent El Clásicos. However, injuries to Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold could force Federico Valverde to start, creating a gap on the right wing. In addition, Antonio Rüdiger is absent for a long time due to muscle problems.

As for Barcelona, ​​after an impressive early season victory, they suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat against Sevilla on October 5, causing their winning streak to be broken. Fortunately, they found joy in the Catalan derby last weekend. Lamine Yamal returned, Marcus Rashford was in good form, and the goal-scoring solution named Ronald Araujo helped coach Hansi Flick ease his worries, in the context that Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha could not play. However, the German strategist's inability to directly direct outside the pitch could cause his students to lose support. This is also a problem waiting for Barcelona to find a solution.

El Clasico on October 26, 2025 will be an emotional match between the two most traditional clubs in LALIGA. Contact hotline 19001878 to register for SCTV television and internet installation or install SCTV Online application to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Santiago Bernabéu stadium, watch the performances of talented players and diverse tactics of experienced coaches.

Looking forward to a new football party, watch El Clásico offline at BHD Ba Thang Hai cinema (HCMC), receive great gifts from LALIGA.

SCTV in collaboration with LALIGA and BHD brings the event "Festival" El Clásico - Offline at BHD Cinema Ba Thang Hai (HCMC) - Where fans will be able to enter the cinema to watch the match completely free of charge. A new way to enjoy football, where Vietnamese fans share the heartbeat of millions of football lovers around the world - and accompanied by attractive gifts from the organizer exclusively for participants.

We invite LALIGA football fans to register to watch at BHD 3/2 cinema here: EL CLÁSICO – LIVE AT BHD STAR CINEMA 3/2 | OCTOBER 26, 2025. Due to the limited number of seats, the Organizing Committee will close registration when the number is full. We hope you understand. Viewers can also contact hotline 19001878 to register for SCTV television and internet installation or install the SCTV Online application to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Santiago Bernabéu stadium.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/el-clasico-2025-26-cuoc-chien-vuong-quyen-tai-santiago-bernabeu-20251021115840852.htm