Overview
- DAZN España confirmed the 16:15 CEST start and exclusive broadcast in Spain, with U.S. coverage reported on ESPN and a 10:15 a.m. ET window.
- LaLiga finalized the date and venue for the season’s first meeting: Sunday, October 26 at the Santiago Bernabéu.
- Real Madrid lead early in the campaign after a perfect start, with Barcelona close behind as the fixture is framed as a key checkpoint in the title race.
- Barcelona are set to be without Gavi for four to five months and Marc-André ter Stegen remains out, while Lamine Yamal’s status is being monitored.
- Real Madrid have defensive uncertainties, with Trent Alexander-Arnold a possible bench option and Antonio Rüdiger not expected back until December.