Jose Mourinho laments Real Madrid's El Clasico disadvantage against Barcelona
Jose Mourinho has already begun the mind games ahead of Sunday's El Clasico by highlighting a scheduling disparity between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Despite a convincing midweek victory in Europe, the Portuguese tactician is frustrated that his side has…
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Yahoo SportsReal Madrid defender not thinking about leaving the club despite exit links
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s spell at Real Madrid has been a difficult one, ever since he joiend the club on a free transfer from Liverpool.The Englishman’s progress has been bogged down by injuries w...
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona star Rodri primed for El Clasico debut but fires revenge warning to team-mates ahead of Real Madrid clash
Rodri is ready to take center stage as Barcelona prepare for a high-stakes El Clasico showdown against Real Madrid this Sunday. The Spanish international has warned his team-mates to expect a fierce…
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Yahoo SportsKonate, Cucurella And Tchouameni To Start | 4-2-3-1 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Barcelona
Real Madrid will clash heads with Barcelona at the Nou Camp this Sunday as they look to secure a win in the Clasico. Los Blancos managed to earn an impressive 4-1 win over Red Bull Leipzig in the…
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Yahoo SportsJosé Mourinho’s ‘main doubt’ for Real Madrid XI vs Barcelona
Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho remains undecided on the starting pairing in one key area of his XI for the club’s upcoming showdown with Barcelona.The area in question? The heart of defence.R...
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Yahoo SportsRodri And Fermin To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Real Madrid
Barcelona will welcome Real Madrid at the Nou Camp this Sunday as they look to secure a victory in the Clasico. The Catalan club suffered a difficult 4-2 loss at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in…
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Yahoo SportsFermin Lopez criticises Real Madrid over refereeing complaints ahead of El Clasico: ‘Getting tiresome’
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has criticised Real Madrid’s complaints about refereeing in La Liga, saying the narrative is beginning to wear thin ahead of Sunday’s El Clasico at the Spotify Ca...
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona star reveals why he is getting ‘tired’ of Real Madrid ahead of El Clásico
Barcelona star Fermín López has this week opened up on his frustration with those in a position of power at arch rivals Real Madrid. This of course comes as Spanish football’s two biggest clubs pr...
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona could smash €16.4 million El Clasico revenue record at the Spotify Camp Nou
According to SPORT, Barcelona are targeting another El Clasico ticket revenue record as demand for Sunday’s meeting with Real Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou leaves very few seats available. The…
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Yahoo SportsJosé Mourinho ready to hand surprise start to Real Madrid star vs Barcelona
A member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has late this week been tipped for what would come as a somewhat surprising start in the club’s upcoming showdown with Barcelona.José Mo...
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Yahoo SportsMourinho wins over Real Madrid dressing room after previous tensions as players delighted
Jose Mourinho is bringing greater calm to the Real Madrid dressing room, with senior players appreciating his personal approach and ability to manage relationships within the squad. Indeed, as per…
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CBS SportsFooty Fix: How to watch, live stream El Clasico as Real Madrid and Barcelona square off
Spain's two biggest teams meet on Sunday
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Yahoo SportsJurgen Klopp reveals he will support Barcelona over Real Madrid in El Clasico: ‘The better team’
It wasn’t long when Jurgen Klopp was considered a serious managerial candidate to replace Alvaro Arbeloa for the 2026/27 campaign.The German’s name was often sounded out throughout the presidentia...
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona star ‘practically ruled out’ vs Real Madrid
La Liga champions Barcelona will be forced to make do without an important member of the club’s defensive ranks in their upcoming showdown with arch rivals Real Madrid.This comes amid the…
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona star Fermin Lopez identifies Real Madrid duo as key threats ahead of El Clasico
Fermin Lopez has made Barcelona’s ambitions clear ahead of El Clasico, insisting that his side must focus on their own performance while identifying Thibaut Courtois and Kylian Mbappe as two Real…
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Yahoo SportsRodri talks Real Madrid, Barcelona’s form, Jose Mourinho and more ahead of El Clasico
Real Madrid are set for their most important game of the season so far as they take on Barcelona at Camp Nou this weekend.It promises to be a special match for Rodri, who will face Real Madrid for…
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Yahoo SportsReal Madrid forward’s future uncertain despite Mourinho’s firm January stance with Serie A giants keen
Endrick is not guaranteed to stay at Real Madrid beyond the January transfer window, with his playing time likely to influence whether he stays despite Jose Mourinho’s public insistence that the…
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Yahoo SportsKylian Mbappe’s stunning record against Barcelona gives Real Madrid hope before El Clasico
Kylian Mbappe will be one of the biggest threats when Real Madrid visit Barcelona in Sunday’s El Clasico, with the French forward arriving in formidable form after scoring in consecutive 4-1…
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Yahoo SportsReal Madrid icon hails Lamine Yamal ahead of El Clasico: ‘One of the most important players in the world’
Barcelona will be branded as the undisputed favourites as they lock horns with Real Madrid this weekend, in the season’s first El Clasico.But while former players such as Gerard Pique are…
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Yahoo SportsJules Kounde tries unusual recovery method in bid to make Barcelona’s El Clasico squad
FC Barcelona take on Real Madrid in the biggest fixture of the La Liga calendar this Sunday at the Spotify Camp Nou.Leading up to the blockbuster encounter, Barça are sweating over the availability…
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Yahoo SportsJose Mourinho's 17 Clasico meetings ranked: Special One's most memorable Real Madrid vs. Barcelona clashes
Jose Mourinho faces Barcelona this weekend for the first time since the end of his first spell at Real Madrid in 2013. He wrote an incredible Clasico chapter in a short period of time.
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Yahoo SportsFour Barcelona youngsters join first-team training ahead of El Clasico vs Real Madrid
FC Barcelona returned to training on Friday after their trip to Paris, with Hansi Flick able to work with most of his first-team squad ahead of Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid.As already…
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Yahoo SportsFormer Real Madrid star backs Mourinho’s men to beat Barcelona, endorses Mbappe for Ballon d’Or
With the season’s first El Clasico just around the corner, there is plenty for Real Madrid supporters to get excited about this weekend, even though Jose Mourinho’s men are not firm favourites hea...
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ESPNIt's time for El Clásico! All you need to know about Barça vs. Madrid, the biggest match in club soccer
Let's run through the head-to-head, form, team news, combined XI and key clashes ahead of the 265th edition of El Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona defender practically ruled out of El Clasico, could return vs Alaves
Barcelona are heading into Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid on the back of multiple injury-related absentees.Over the past week, the club have had to deal with injuries to Dani Olmo, Eric…
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Yahoo SportsPedri calls El Clasico 'the greatest motivation' as Barcelona look to bounce back from PSG defeat against Real Madrid
Barcelona midfielder Pedri insists Sunday's heavyweight La Liga showdown against fierce rivals Real Madrid provides the ideal opportunity to recover from their midweek Champions League setback in…
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona stars reveal special Nike boots with personalised player messages ahead of Real Madrid clash
Barcelona and Nike have unveiled a special collection of personalised football boots ahead of Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid on October 25, 2026. The boots feature a minimalist white desig...
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Yahoo SportsRival watch: Jose Mourinho’s El Clasico plan reveals how Real Madrid intend to face Barcelona
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is preparing to make several tactical decisions for Sunday’s El Clasico against Barcelona.Los Blancos come into this game hoping to close the six-point gap that…
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona assure El Clasico vs Real Madrid will go ahead despite workers’ strike
Barcelona have assured that Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid will proceed as scheduled despite a three-day strike by a group of the club’s permanent discontinuous workers. The October 25 f...
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Yahoo SportsMourinho’s single biggest selection dilemma ahead of El Clasico
As El Clasico nears, Jose Mourinho moves closer and closer to the biggest test his team has faced yet this season. While it is Barcelona who are coming off a defeat midweek, it is the men in white…
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Yahoo SportsJose Mourinho’ plan to counter Barcelona’s midfield dominance – report
El Clasico is just a stone’s throw away, and Jose Mourinho has massive decisions to make in terms of setting his starting XI for the mega clash.Hansi Flick and Barcelona, quite clearly, have their…
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona v Real Madrid tension is building and El Clasico can light a furious fuse
Refereeing controversies, conspiracies, ‘50,000-page dossiers’ and the return of Jose Mourinho add a sharp edge to the star-studded first Clasico of the season
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona aiming to put Real Madrid out of sight in Clasico
For weeks La Liga leaders Barcelona have been eagerly awaiting Sunday's Clasico as a chance to stretch the gap between themselves and rivals Real Madrid to a massive nine points.With Raphinha fit…
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Yahoo SportsJosé Mourinho considering surprise double full-back right wing for Real Madrid vs Barcelona
Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho is giving consideration to what would be a surprise formation selection for his side’s upcoming showdown with Barcelona.This comes amid the understanding that F...
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Yahoo SportsReal Madrid on alert? Arsenal star reveals La Liga ambition
Those in a position of power at La Liga giants Real Madrid will no doubt have had their heads turned by a round of comments laid out by Arsenal star David Raya this week.This comes after the Spanish…
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Yahoo SportsReal Madrid star confirms plans to retire at the club
Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois has this week opened up on his long-term plans in Spain’s capital. This comes by way of confirmation that the Belgian intends to see out his playing days in the…
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Yahoo SportsFive players who can emerge as unlikely heroes in Barcelona vs Real Madrid
After tasting their first defeat of the season, FC Barcelona will be desperate for a win this weekend as they take on Real Madrid, in what will be the first El Clasico of the season.Despite their…
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona confirm Real Madrid El Clasico will go ahead despite workers’ strike
Barcelona have confirmed that Sunday’s La Liga clash against Real Madrid will take place as planned despite a three-day strike by seasonal workers at the club’s facilities, Mundo Deportivo reports...
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona players hype up upcoming clash against Real Madrid: ‘Huge challenge and the biggest motivation’
The trip to the Parc des Princes was a blow for Barcelona, who suffered their first defeat of the season against PSG after 12 consecutive victories.Yet there was an unwritten pact among the Barça…
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Yahoo Sports11 Barcelona stars report for training on day off ahead of Real Madrid clash
A whole host of leading Barcelona players reported to the club’s training base on Thursday, despite having been afforded the day off to rest.This of course comes ahead of a crucial outing for the…
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona team news: Youngster set to start against Real Madrid after impressive PSG display
Xavi Espart is expected to retain Barcelona’s right-back spot for Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid after impressing Hansi Flick with a standout performance against Paris Saint-Germain, repo...
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona referee watch: Javier Alberola Rojas’ record, controversies and El Clasico history
Javier Alberola Rojas is set to take charge of Sunday’s El Clasico, with Barcelona entering the marquee clash six points ahead of Real Madrid, as per journalist Edu Garcia (h/t Alfredo…
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Yahoo SportsBarcelona vs Real Madrid predicted lineups: How will rivals lineup for huge El Clasico?
Barcelona look to put nine points between their title plans and Real Madrid when El Clasico's first 2026-27 meeting hits the Camp Nou on Sunday.
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Yahoo SportsJose Mourinho laments Real Madrid's El Clasico disadvantage against Barcelona
Jose Mourinho has already begun the mind games ahead of Sunday's El Clasico by highlighting a scheduling disparity between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Despite a convincing midweek victory in Europe,…
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Yahoo Sports‘An elbow is always a red’ – Barcelona hit back at Jose Mourinho & Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico
Tensions are rising before the big match.
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ESPNMourinho made El Clásico unmissable. Now, he's back for more
Thirteen years after helping turn soccer's biggest rivalry into must-see chaos, Real Madrid coach José Mourinho returns to face Barcelona in El Clásico with something to prove
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