The footballing world braces itself for another chapter in the storied rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid as the two Spanish giants prepare to clash in La Liga. Barcelona enters this fixture with renewed confidence after a string of impressive performances that have solidified their position the top of the table. Their attacking prowess has been on full display, with their forward line finding the net consistently in recent matches.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid arrives with their characteristic blend of experience and flair, having demonstrated resilience in tough fixtures. Los Blancos have been formidable on the road this season, making this encounter at Camp Nou particularly intriguing.
With both teams separated by just a few points in the standings, this El Clásico could prove pivotal in determining the trajectory of the La Liga title race.
What time does Barcelona vs Real Madrid kick-off?
Competition: La Liga, Matchday 35
Date/Time: Sunday, May 11, 2025, 4.15pm CET (Barcelona), 3.15pm BST/WAT (UK & Nigeria), 10.15am ET, 7.15am PT (USA), 7.45pm IST (India)
Stadium: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain
Referee: Alejandro Hernández Hernández
VAR: Juan Martínez Munuera
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Head-to-Head
- Barcelona and Real Madrid have faced each other over 250 times in official competitions, making this one of football’s most played rivalries.
- In recent El Clásico encounters, the home advantage has proven significant with the host team winning 4 of the last 6 meetings.
- The last five La Liga meetings have produced an average of 3.2 goals per game.
- Real Madrid holds a slight historical edge in La Liga Clásicos with 77 wins to Barcelona’s 73 (plus draws).
Current Form
- Barcelona has won 4 of their last 5 league matches heading into this fixture.
- Real Madrid remains unbeaten in their last 7 away games in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of the last 8 El Clásico encounters.
- Barcelona has kept clean sheets in 3 of their last 5 home matches.
- Real Madrid has scored in 18 consecutive La Liga matches, demonstrating their offensive consistency.
Key Numbers
- The all-time top scorer in El Clásico history remains Lionel Messi with 26 goals.
- This fixture has seen 28 red cards in La Liga history, more than any other match-up in the competition.
- The largest victory margin in this fixture’s modern era is 5 goals (5-0 to Barcelona in 2010).
- El Clásico averages 2.9 goals per game over the last decade.
Prediction: Barcelona 2-3 Real Madrid
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Match Events
How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid, La Liga?
| Argentina | ESPN Sur, Star+ |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
| Austria | DAZN |
| Belgium | Eleven Sports 2 |
| Brazil | ESPN Brasil, Star+ |
| Canada | TSN 3 (English), RDS (French) |
| Croatia | Arena Sport 2 |
| Czech Republic | Nova Sport 2 |
| France | beIN Sports 1 |
| Germany | DAZN |
| Greece | Cosmote Sport 2 |
| Hungary | Spíler TV |
| Indonesia | Vidio, beIN Sports Connect |
| Ireland | Viaplay Sports |
| Israel | Sport 2 |
| Italy | DAZN, Sky Sport Football |
| Japan | DAZN |
| Mexico | Sky Sports, ESPN Mexico |
| Middle East | beIN Sports English |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport |
| Poland | Canal+ Sport 2 |
| Portugal | Eleven Sports 1 |
| Romania | Digi Sport 2 |
| Russia | Match TV (pending sanctions) |
| Scandinavia | Viaplay (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland) |
| Serbia | Arena Sport 2 |
| Singapore | beIN Sports Connect, StarHub TV+ |
| Slovakia | Nova Sport 2 |
| Slovenia | Arena Sport 1 |
| South Africa | SuperSport LaLiga |
| South Korea | SPOTV ON |
| Spain | Movistar LaLiga, DAZN España (main) |
| Switzerland | Blue Sport |
| Thailand | True Sport 3, beIN Sports |
| Turkey | S Sport+, beIN Sports |
| UK | Viaplay Sports, ITV4 (select matches) |
| USA | ESPN+ (streaming), ABC (select matches) |
Note: Channel listings may vary depending on broadcasting rights.
