La Liga 2025/26 El Clásico Dates Confirmed
Following the fixture draw on July 1, 2025, La Liga has officially announced the dates for the 2025/26 El Clásico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The first leg is set for October 26, 2025, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, while the return fixture will be held on May 10, 2026, at Camp Nou. This schedule has been confirmed on the official websites of La Liga, Real Madrid, and FC Barcelona.
First Leg Details
As per the league schedule, the first El Clásico of the season (Matchday 10) is scheduled for the weekend of October 26, 2025, with Real Madrid hosting Barcelona at the Bernabéu Stadium. Leading sports media outlets like ESPN and Marca have reported these specific date and venue details.
Return Leg Fixture
The return El Clásico (Matchday 35) will take place on the weekend of May 10, 2026. Barcelona will host Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Both the official La Liga and FC Barcelona websites have published confirmations.
Official Confirmation Process
On July 1, 2025, La Liga completed its fixture draw for the new season, releasing the schedule for key matches including El Clásico. The official websites of both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have confirmed the first leg at the Bernabéu and the second at Camp Nou.
General Schedule Context
The full La Liga schedule for the new season has been released. The confirmation of the El Clásico dates is based directly on the official draw and involves no speculation.
