El Clasico

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El Clasico turns violent as police and fans clash outside Camp Nou

Clashes began between police and protesters outside the ground as demonstrations continued surrounding the Catalan separatist movement.

19 Dec 2019 12:56 PM

Barca looked short of ideas against arch-rivals Real Madrid, with Lionel Messi being their only source of inspiration. The Argentine could have broken the deadlock in the first half but Sergio Ramos slid to the floor to block his goal-bound shot. Toni Kroos and Luka Modric try to snatch the ball away from Messi. (Photo:AP)

La Liga 2019-20: Barcelona Real Madrid share spoils as El Clasico ends in 0-0 tie

The draw left champions Barca top on 36 points after 17 games with Real also on 36, five clear of third-placed Sevilla.

19 Dec 2019 9:49 AM

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said fans can protest if they wish but must remain respectful during Wednesday’s La Liga clash with Real Madrid, which is set to be a highly-politicised encounter between Spain’s biggest rivals. (Photo:AFP)

Protest if you want, but show respect, says Barcelona Coach Ernesto Valverde

Fans’ chants and actions are set to come in for renewed scrutiny.

18 Dec 2019 12:29 PM

Real Madrid and Barcelona may find it easier to get themselves psyched up for their rescheduled ‘El Clasico’ La Liga clash on Wednesday, because both sides will spend the hours before the match cooped up in the same hotel. (Photo:AFP)

Real Madrid and Barcelona brace up for unusual security steps ahead of 'El Clasico'

To minimise the disruption the police have recommended that the two teams stay in the same hotel in the hours ahead of the match.

18 Dec 2019 9:44 AM

Barcelona's Lionel Messi is expecting a 'very strong' Real Madrid as both the teams are going to face each other in La Liga. (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi expecting 'very strong' Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico

'I expect a very strong Real Madrid. They have shown it in the last matches, in La Liga and in the Champions League,' Goal.com quoted Messi.

12 Dec 2019 4:01 PM

Eden Hazard's absence is the bigger blow to Zidane's side, who sit second in La Liga, behind Barca only on goal difference. (Photo: AFP)

Eden Hazard to miss El Clasico after tests reveal ankle fracture

Marcelo is also likely to miss the game against Barcelona after the capital city club confirmed the defender has suffered an injury.

05 Dec 2019 7:02 PM

Barcelona and Real Madrid will face each other at Camp Nou for the first El Clasico of the 2019-20 season on December 18, La Liga confirmed on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Barcelona to host Real Madrid in first El Clasico of the season on December 18

Barcelona and Real Madrid are levelled on 25 points at the top of La Liga after 12 matches this season.

14 Nov 2019 8:50 AM

'El Clasico' is a name given to the match between Real Madrid and Barcelona. (Photo: AP)

La Liga requests to move 'El Clasico' from Barcelona to Madrid

The game between both sides is scheduled to be played at Barcelona's Camp Nou Stadium on October 26.

17 Oct 2019 1:13 PM

Messi and Ronaldo often faced each other in the league matches between Barcelona and Real Madrid (Photo: AFP)

Messi misses Ronaldo, reveals more about rival-relationship

The clash of the two titans of football added to the already fiery rivalry their teams shared.

02 Jun 2019 2:15 PM

Real midfielder Gareth Bale reacts after the third goal of Barcelona during the Copa del Rey semifinal. (Photo: AP)

El Clasico win could make Real Madrid believe again: Gaizka mendieta

After defeating Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey, Barcelona now has the opportunity to knock their rivals out.

02 Mar 2019 2:09 AM

Real coach Zinedine Zidane can salvage his reputation if he halts Barca’s winning streak of 41 La Liga matches. (Photo: AFP)

Lot more than pride at stake in El Clasico

Cristiano Ronaldo on 17 will want to narrow that gap. The two clubs first met in the La Liga on February 17, 1929, with Real Madrid winning 2-1.

06 May 2018 1:17 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in bizarre fashion, collecting a yellow card for taking his shirt off during a goal celebration before being shown a second for diving.(Photo: AP)

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo hit with five-match ban after shoving referee

Cristiano Ronaldo came on as a substitute in the UEFA Super Cup win over Manchester United on August 8.

14 Aug 2017 8:41 PM

Gerard Pique sent Barcelona ahead again in the 50th minute by flicking home Neymar's curling free-kick, to score the match-winning goal. (Photo: AP)

FC Barcelona edge out Real Madrid in thrilling Miami El Clasico

Read Madrid were missing Cristiano Ronaldo, still on holiday, but both teams were close to full strength.

30 Jul 2017 2:28 PM

Lionel Messi's second goal of the night was his 500th for Barcelona and took the Catalans to the top of La Liga. (Photo: AP)

'Best ever' Lionel Messi turns tables on Real Madrid

Lionel Messi struck deep into stoppage time to edge a thrilling El Clasico 3-2.

24 Apr 2017 2:24 PM

Madrid, which also extended its unbeaten streak to 33 consecutive matches, is searching for its first domestic league title since 2012. (Photo: AP)

Ramos strikes as Madrid draws 1-1 at Barcelona

The stalemate favored Zidane's Madrid, which left Camp Nou with its six-point advantage atop the table intact with Barcelona second.

04 Dec 2016 9:03 AM

First El Clasico clash of the season between Barca and Madrid on Saturday (Photo: AFP)

Barca desperate to beat rivals Madrid in El Clasico

Real Madrid are at a six-point lead and at top of the La Liga table.

02 Dec 2016 11:06 AM

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