FC Barcelona is preparing for a crucial El ClĂĄsico match against Real Madrid, which could secure the league title. The game will take place at Spotify Camp Nou after a long hiatus of 1,148 days.
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Counting down to El ClĂĄsico â FC BarcelonaThereâs a big game coming up and the Barça players are working hard to be in peak condition for the challenge. Itâs not just about beating Real Madrid, itâs also about securing the league trophy once and for all. And doing that is the only thing on peopleâs minds at the Ciutat Esportiva right now.
When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Real Madrid â FC BarcelonaThe big one has arrived. Barça v Real Madrid, back at the Spotify Camp Nou 1,148 days later. A ClĂĄsico that could decide the league title, and one nobody wants to miss. A victory, or even a draw, would mathematically secure the championship for Hansi Flickâs side. And, as always, it will be a match that brings the football world to a standstill across the planet.
ClĂĄsico encouragement from Lamine Yamal â FC BarcelonaHe may not be able to help on the pitch, but Lamine Yamal remains very much part of the team. The FC Barcelona number 10, who continues to work individually away from the group, wanted to show his support for his teammates 72 hours before the ClĂĄsico.
Gavi: âWe have to give 200%â â FC BarcelonaThis is no ordinary week. Itâs ClĂĄsico week⊠and no ordinary ClĂĄsico either. Barça have earned the chance to be crowned league champions with either a win or a draw, and in matches like these, a player like Gavi always makes a difference.
Kounde: âWeâll give everything to win the ClĂĄsico and La Ligaâ â FC BarcelonaFrenchman shows determination to secure title at Spotify Camp Nou crowd, and also speaks on other topics such as music and fashion.
The El ClĂĄsico match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is scheduled for May 8, 2026.
FC Barcelona needs to win or draw the match against Real Madrid to mathematically secure the league championship.
Lamine Yamal is FC Barcelona's number 10 player, currently working individually away from the group, but he is supporting his teammates ahead of the ClĂĄsico.
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Hansi Flick close to signing new Barcelona contract â ESPNHansi Flick is close to extending his contract with Barcelona after his agent Pini Zahavi met with club president Joan Laporta on Thursday to finalise details, according to ESPN sources.
Barcelona must sell key contracts for new signings â ESPNBarcelona must raise money through the departure of important players such as Ferran Torres, Jules KoundĂ© or even Raphinha to be able to re-invest in the new signings coach Hansi Flick has requested this summer, various sources have told ESPN.