Barcelona's La Liga title defense is flying high as Hansi Flick's Blaugranas are a perfect 9-0-0 to start the season.
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid sit third with 21 points, six back of the throne room, and the possible six-point swing that is the first Clasico of the season is coming up this week.
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Raphinha is leading the way for Barcelona with 12 goals through seven outings as one of three finishers off to red-hot starts to the season (Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez).
Real have been led in goals by Kylian Mbappe but are waiting for other players to follow suit, though Arda Guler's impressed in the playmaking department and Jude Bellingham is starting to warm up nicely. But Mourinho won't be able to count on suspended Vinicius Junior.
When is El Clasico?
There are a minimum of two Clasicos each season, home and away in La Liga.
Barcelona host Real Madrid on October 25, while Real host Barca on May 9, 2027.
How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid live: Stream, TV, start time
Kick off time:4pm ET October 25
Venue: Camp Nou — Barcelona, Spain
TV Channel: ABC, ESPN Deportes
Stream link: ESPN+, ABC app