ELCLÁSICO Returns; Real Madrid Aim To Equal FC Barcelona’s Historic LALIGA Record

Football’s biggest club rivalry returns to screens across India this week, as European Giants Real Madrid CF take on FC Barcelona at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on 27th October at 12:30 AM IST Live & for Free on the GXR website and App. A show of footballing genius both on and off the field of play; this will be German tactician Hansi Flick & French forward Kylian Mbappé’s debut in ELCLÁSICO!

Additionally, ensuring fans from India do not miss out on ELCLÁSICO experience, GXR & LALIGA will be collaborating to organise 8 watch parties in India with Real Madrid CF & FC Barcelona fan clubs in the country. Spread across Delhi, Mumbai, Pune & Bangalore, more than 1000 fans are expected to attend these ‘watch parties’.

All To Play For:

Heading into the game occupying the two top spots in the LALIGA EA SPORTS table ranking, the game offers each team a chance to truly announce themselves domestically, following statement wins in Europe against German opposition. With only 3 points separating both teams, the game has an added level of excitement as Real Madrid guns for history; Seeking to equal the LALIGA record for most games without defeat – A record currently held by FC Barcelona.

Don Carlos’ Ruthless Madrid:

A term often used to describe Carlo Ancelotti’s Los Blancos, Real Madrid has been in phenomenal form since the Italian took charge of them a couple of seasons ago. Unbeaten in 42 straight games without defeat; a chance at LALIGA history awaits his side who are just one game away from equaling the record set by FC Barcelona between April 2017 & May 2018.

Additionally, with 4 wins in the last 4 ELCLÁSICO meetings, fortune will seemingly favor the home side this Sunday!

Pegging their hopes for the record on the brilliance of the team, Mbappé, Vinicius & Rodrygo, will all have important roles to play if Madrid are to lead the narrative and outcome of the game. With Valverde, Modric & Bellingham looking to dictate play in the middle, the well-oiled defense of Militão, Rüdiger & Courtois will be in charge of keeping the attacking trio of Barcelona quiet and securing the clean sheet.

Hansi Flick’s resurgent FC Barcelona:

Heading into the game with 9 wins in 10 games, FC Barcelona has hardly put a foot wrong since the start of the 2024/25 season. Bagging 33 goals already, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona will look to the attacking trio of Lewandowski, Yamal & Raphael. Leading from the front, the trio have combined for a total of 21 goals & 13 assists so far this season.

Backed in the midfield with the ever-present Pedri, Fermín López & Dani Olmo, the team will be hoping to put an end to Madrid’s recent dominance in the fixture, with Jules Koundé & Iñigo Martínez providing the stability needed in the back.