The El Clasico appears to be garnering steam as fans are making efforts to secure tickets so as not to miss out on the immense clash involving Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Supporters Queue To Secure Tickets For El Clasico
Nearly 1.1 million people were seen waiting in a queue trying to secure tickets for the upcoming El Clasico slated for Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Certainly, that mammoth crowd can not fit into the Santiago Bernabeu, as it can only hold 85,000 supporters.
Fans are scrambling to witness an electric action in prospect, in what is seen by many football enthusiasts as the biggest El Clasico since the Ronaldo-Messi era.
Ticket Prices?
Real Madrid put the tickets for the massive fixture on general sale on Friday, October 18, 2024, with the cheapest tickets said to have cost €130, while the most expensive for the general public cost €455. Price for a VIP ticket is understood to be €850.
Some claim that the match would be marketed around Lamine Yamal of Barcelona and Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid, with the stature of both clubs also receiving much attention.
Lamine Yamal
Yamal has been phenomenal for Barcelona since breaking into the scene at the age of 16.
Lamine Yamal is developing greatly and he is viewed as the next best thing at the Spanish side after Lionel Messi.
Fascinatingly, the 17-year-old has scored 5 goals and provided 5 assists in 11 matches this campaign.
Kylian Mbappe
Mbappe appears to have struggled in his opening days at Real Madrid, although this is due to his high standards.
Kylian Mbappe looked to have clicked into gear before the October 2024 international break, and despite his slow start the Frenchman has netted an impressive 7 goals and provided 1 assist in 11 matches.
Other Stars To Watch Out For In The El Clasico
The game will also witness stars like Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha, amongst others, delineate their qualities.
Real Madrid Vs Barcelona
Los Blancos remain unbeaten in the 2024/25 La Liga campaign, having won 6 matches and drawing 3 out of 9 games.
They have picked up 21 points this term, 3 points less than league leaders Barcelona (24), who have won 8 games and drawn 1.
The Catalan giants have lost their last 4 competitive matches against Real Madrid and it will be fascinating to see how the pendulum swings on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Barcelona’s last victory over Los Merengues in a competitive game came in March 2023, in the second leg of their league meetings in the 2022/23 season.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid lock horns with Celta Vigo on Saturday, October 19, 2024, as they look to continue their unbeaten run in the league.
Barcelona battle Sevilla on Sunday, October 20, 2024, to keep their spot at the summit of the log, which could have been taken over by Los Merengues on Saturday if they beat Celta Vigo by a 7-goal margin.
What Is El Clasico or El Classic?
This is the name given to any football match between rival clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid.
It is considered one of the biggest club football games in the world and is among the most viewed annual sporting events.
The fixture is known for its intensity, combative nature, and show of passion, and it has featured memorable goal celebrations from both teams, often involving mockery from both sides.
El Clasico In The Ronaldo-Messi Era
The game was regularly combative, fierce, and intense, as these two icons displayed their brilliance for their respective clubs – Lionel Messi (Barcelona) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid).
In the 2010s, fans across the globe were always keen on seeing the duo produce magical displays either at the Santiago Bernabeu or Camp Nou.
Other famous names like Neymar, Luis Suarez, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo De Lima, Raul Gonzalez, Ricardo Kaka, Samuel Eto’o, Sergio Ramos, Carles Puyol, and Iniesta, amongst others, have also previously headlined this fixture.
When Is The Next El Clasico?
Real Madrid will entertain Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 9.00 pm CEST.
Where To Watch The El Clasico?
The game will be broadcast across ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN+ and ABC.
It is expected that for those interested in enjoying Spanish language commentary while watching the game it will be available on ESPN Deportes.
You can also catch the games on SuperSport, Canal+, StarTimes and New World TV.
How Can I Get Tickets For The El Clasico?
Tickets are available here.
