El Clasico

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal during their Spanish League football match between FC Barcelona and Mallorca FC on October 29, 2011
Andres Iniesta: Lionel Messi "essential" for El Clasico
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes that it is "essential" for Lionel Messi to play if the Catalans want to beat El Clasico rivals Real Madrid.
Nov 20, 02:03
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi celebrates with Barcelona's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez after scoring during the Spanish league football match RCD Espanyol v FC Barcelona at the Cornella-El Prat stadium in Cornella de Llobregat on April 25,
Luis Suarez hopeful of Lionel Messi fitness ahead of Real Madrid clash
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is hopeful that Lionel Messi can return to fitness in time for the El Clasico showdown against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Nov 18, 19:55
Real Madrid's Isco and Ivan Rakitic of Barcelona battle for the ball during el Clasico at the Bernabeu on October 25, 2014
El Clasico tickets could fetch £2,000
A report claims that spectators hoping to be in attendance for Saturday's El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona are prepared to pay almost £2,000 for a ticket.
Nov 18, 15:42
Barcelona's Lionel Messi stands next to Real Madrid duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Toni Kroos during the 'El Clasico' La Liga match on October 25, 2014
David Fernandez Borbalan to referee El Clasico
Saturday's El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Bernabeu will be refereed by David Fernandez Borbalan.
Nov 18, 15:28
Javier Tebas, President of Liga de Futbol Profesional during the Soccerex European Forum Conference Programme on September 10, 2014
Javier Tebas 'not concerned' about El Clasico amid security fears
La Liga president Javier Tebas says that the Spanish police have the full confidence of the league to deal with any issues that might arise during El Clasico on Saturday.
Nov 18, 15:02
Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas at Camp Nou on September 26, 2015
Luis Suarez: 'No underhand tactics'
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez denies that his team's fixture with Real Madrid this weekend will be an ill-tempered affair with underhand tactics from both sides.
Nov 18, 14:34
Keylor Navas for Real Madrid on August 31, 2014
Keylor Navas back for El Clasico?
Real Madrid are confident that first-choice goalkeeper Keylor Navas will be back to full fitness for this weekend's El Clasico in Madrid, according to a report.
Nov 18, 13:28
Ivan Rakitic for Barcelona on February 11, 2015
Report: Ivan Rakitic a doubt for El Clasico
A report claims that Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic missed training on Tuesday with a flare-up of a recent calf problem and could now miss Saturday's El Clasico.
Nov 18, 13:15
Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar da Silva Santos Junior (C) is congratulated by teammates Barcelona's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez (L) and Barcelona's midfielder Sergi Roberto after scoring during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Vil
Luis Suarez: 'El Clasico not decisive'
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez plays down the significance of Saturday's El Clasico against Real Madrid, claiming that the season "will be long and difficult".
Nov 18, 12:49
Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi of Barcelona celebrate during the La Liga match against Atletico Madrid on January 11, 2015
Luis Suarez: 'Lionel Messi still number one'
Lionel Messi is still Barcelona's most important player, according to Luis Suarez, who has thrived alongside Neymar in the Argentine's absence in recent months.
Nov 18, 12:36
Barcelona's French defender Jeremy Mathieu celebrates after scoring a goal next to Real Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos during the 'clasico' Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 22, 2015
Secretary of State for Sport Miguel Cardenal: 'El Clasico will go ahead'
Secretary of State for Sport Miguel Cardenal says that El Clasico in Madrid will go ahead as planned on Saturday despite the heightened threat of a terrorist attack.
Nov 17, 17:11
Jeremy Mathieu of Barcelona scores their first goal with a header during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou on March 22, 2015
Clasico referee to be named on Tuesday
The referee for Saturday's El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Bernabeu will be named on Tuesday evening.
Nov 16, 18:57
Cristiano Ronaldo for Real Madrid on February 7, 2015
Cristiano Ronaldo trains alone over weekend
Despite being given the weekend off by Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez, Cristiano Ronaldo trained alone at his team's complex on both Saturday and Sunday.
Nov 16, 13:57
Xavi Hernandez of Barcelona lifts the trophy as he celebrates victory with team mates after the UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and FC Barcelona at Olympiastadion on June 6, 2015
Xavi: 'Clasicos are 50/50 games'
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi says that "you never know what will happen" in Clasicos as the Spanish league leaders prepare to travel to Real Madrid at the weekend.
Nov 14, 15:28
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the winner for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid on September 12, 2015
Lionel Messi trains again ahead of El Clasico
Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi trains on his day off as the Argentine fights to be fit for this weekend's El Clasico away to Real Madrid in La Liga.
Nov 14, 14:11
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the winner for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid on September 12, 2015
Argentina doctor sends out Lionel Messi warning
Argentina's chief doctor Homero de Agostino claims that Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi will not be in the right condition to play against Real Madrid on November 21.
Nov 11, 14:18
Gerard Pique for Barcelona on December 10, 2014
Gerard Pique: 'We are in great form'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says that the Catalan outfit will enter El Clasico away to Real Madrid later this month 'in their best form of the season'.
Nov 10, 13:56
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring to put Barcelona 2-1 up over Atletico Madrid on September 12, 2015
Josep Maria Bartomeu hopeful Lionel Messi will play for Barcelona in El Clasico
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu expects that Lionel Messi will make his return from a two-month layoff against Real Madrid in El Clasico later this month.
Nov 10, 11:57
Real Madrid's Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez celebrates after scoring during the Spanish league football match Real Madrid CF vs Malaga FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 18, 2015
James Rodriguez looking forward to El Clasico
Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez insists that his team 'will be ready' for El Clasico at home to Barcelona on November 21.
Nov 9, 17:13
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L) leaves the picht after being injured during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona v UD Las Palmas at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on September 26, 2015
Luis Enrique: 'Lionel Messi could still make El Clasico'
Lionel Messi, who is recovering from a serious knee injury, could yet be fit to face Real Madrid in El Clasico on November 21, according to Barcelona boss Luis Enrique.
Nov 9, 14:04
Gareth Bale of Real Madrid reacts after getting injured during the UEFA Champions League Group A match between Real Madrid and Shakhtar Donetsk at estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 15, 2015
Chris Coleman: 'Gareth Bale should be fit for Clasico'
Wales boss Chris Coleman claims that Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale will be fit to face Barcelona in El Clasico on November 21.
Nov 4, 16:44
Marcelo for Real Madrid on December 9, 2014
Report: Marcelo a doubt for El Clasico
A report claims that a hamstring injury could keep Marcelo out of Real Madrid's La Liga clash with Barcelona on November 21.
Nov 4, 16:18
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring to put Barcelona 2-1 up over Atletico Madrid on September 12, 2015
Report: Lionel Messi unlikely to make El Clasico
A report claims that Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi is losing his fight to be fit for El Clasico away to Real Madrid on November 21.
Nov 2, 13:37
Jeremy Mathieu of Barcelona scores their first goal with a header during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou on March 22, 2015
El Clasico set for November 21
El Clasico next month has been confirmed for November 21, with Real Madrid welcoming Barcelona to the Bernabeu in Spain's top flight.
Oct 19, 13:57
Gerard Pique of Barcelona celebrates after scoring during the La Liga match between Elche FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on January 24, 2015
Gerard Pique echoes Andres Iniesta's El Clasico claims
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique shares Andres Iniesta's view that relationships between players in El Clasico are improving.
Mar 25, 14:01
Cristiano Ronaldo for Real Madrid on February 7, 2015
Cristiano Ronaldo goal celebration to be investigated
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is being investigated by the Spanish league over his goal celebration in the team's El Clasico defeat to Barcelona.
Mar 24, 22:28
Karim Benzema for Real Madrid on November 26, 2014
Karim Benzema: "We must keep believing"
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema insists that there is still a long way to go in the La Liga title race.
Mar 24, 14:26
Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF celebrates with Daniel Carvajal as he scores their first and equalising goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou on March 22, 2015
Emilio Butragueno bemoans missed chances
Real Madrid director of institutional relations Emilio Butragueno bemoans his team's missed chances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Barcelona in La Liga.
Mar 23, 18:20
Javier Mascherano for Barcelona on February 11, 2015
Javier Mascherano pleased with El Clasico win
Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano hails Real Madrid following Sunday's El Clasico at the Camp Nou.
Mar 23, 15:41
Barcelona's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez celebrates his goal during the 'clasico' Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 22, 2015
Luis Suarez hails "most important goal"
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez reveals his delight after netting his side's winner in Sunday's Clasico win over Real Madrid.
Mar 23, 15:15
Barcelona's President Josep Maria Bartomeu gives a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on January 7, 2015
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'We deserved El Clasico win'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu praises the Catalan outfit following Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Madrid.
Mar 23, 15:02
Sergio Ramos for Real Madrid on September 20, 2014
Sergio Ramos bemoans missed chances
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos believes that his team deserved more from Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Barcelona in El Clasico.
Mar 23, 14:36
Barcelona's midfielder Andres Iniesta celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) semifinal first leg football match against Villarreal on February 11, 2015
Andres Iniesta: 'We should enjoy El Clasico win'
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta calls on his side to "enjoy" Sunday's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid.
Mar 23, 13:43
Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti looks on during a press conference at Valdebebas training ground in Madrid on October 29, 2013
Carlo Ancelotti: 'We were punished for poor spells'
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti admits that his side struggled to recover from Barcelona's second goal in their 2-1 defeat in El Clasico on Sunday.
Mar 23, 13:30
Paulo Dybala of Palermo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and US Citta di Palermo at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on November 24, 2014
Barcelona target Paulo Dybala present at Camp Nou for El Clasico
Palermo striker Paulo Dybala increases speculation that he will join Barcelona by attending Sunday evening's El Clasico at the Camp Nou.
Mar 23, 13:17
Andres Iniesta for Barcelona on February 1, 2015
Andres Iniesta: 'Relationship between players is better'
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta claims that games against Real Madrid are now more friendly affairs due to the relationship between both sets of players.
Mar 23, 13:04
Barcelona's French defender Jeremy Mathieu celebrates after scoring a goal next to Real Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos during the 'clasico' Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 22, 2015
Jeremy Mathieu "very happy" with El Clasico goal
Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu reveals his delight after opening his league account for the Catalan outfit in Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Madrid.
Mar 23, 12:51
Marcelo for Real Madrid on December 9, 2014
Marcelo: 'El Clasico defeat not decisive'
Real Madrid defender Marcelo insists that his team "are going to keep battling" after falling four points off Barcelona in the race for the La Liga title.
Mar 23, 12:38
Barcelona's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez celebrates his goal during the 'clasico' Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 22, 2015
Luis Enrique praises Luis Suarez
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique says that Luis Suarez justified his hefty price-tag by netting the winner in Sunday's El Clasico against Real Madrid.
Mar 23, 12:25
Pepe for Real Madrid on October 18, 2014
Pepe: 'We will keep fighting'
Real Madrid defender Pepe insists that his team will bounce back from Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Barcelona in the league.
Mar 23, 12:13
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