One of the biggest rivalries in world soccer takes center stage on Sunday as Barcelona hosts Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou in the first El Clásico of the 2026-27 La Liga season. How to watch Barcelona vs Real

Barcelona had been relishing the chance to prove themselves as the up-and-coming new force in European football over the past week.

Club patron and honorary president Uli Hoeness described the England captain as the best signing in the club’s history.