Clasico no-go: The real-life reasons why Barcelona vs. Real Madrid was postponed
"Exceptional circumstances beyond our control." Sid Lowe unpacks the reasons why Barca vs. Real Madrid won't happen on Oct. 26.
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2019 Schedule
5-1-2, 2nd in Spanish Primera División
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Barca, Madrid want El Clasico moved to Dec. 18
Barcelona and Real Madrid have proposed that the Clasico between the two sides scheduled for Oct. 26 be played on Dec. 18.
Valverde: Clasico can be played as scheduled
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said he would like for the Oct. 26 Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona to go ahead as planned.
Toe Poke Daily: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in Buenos Aires? Alternative Clasico venues
With the Oct. 26 Clasico in doubt due to ongoing political protests in Catalonia, here are some other places Barcelona and Real Madrid could play.
Lionel Messi's Barcelona debut: Oral history of those who saw him first, 15 years ago, vs. Espanyol
Lionel Messi didn't look the part at 17, making his Barcelona first-team debut, but the way he played made people realize he was special
Messi presented with record sixth Golden Shoe
Lionel Messi was presented with the European Golden Shoe on Wednesday for a record-breaking sixth time beating PSG's Kylian Mbappe.
La Liga want Clasico stadium swap due to unrest
La Liga have requested Barcelona's clash with Real Madrid on Oct. 26 be moved from Camp Nou to the Bernabeu amid protests in the Catalan city.
How the Catalonia protests might affect La Liga (0:56)
Sources: Barcelona face travel chaos for Eibar
Barcelona have been forced to change their travel plans for this weekend's game against Eibar due to the ongoing protests in the city.
Looking back on 15 years of Lionel Messi (1:16)
Top 5 Golden Boy candidates (1:54)
Fati, Felix, Haaland, Sancho on Golden Boy list
Joao Felix, who has been labelled the "new Cristiano Ronaldo" could achieve something his Portugal teammate failed in the Golden Boy award.
Guardiola slams jail sentences of Catalan leaders
Pep Guardiola has said a Spanish court ruling which saw nine Catalan politicians and civil leaders jailed a "direct affront to human rights."
Would Barca seriously want Rashford over Firmino? (1:57)
Lionel Messi gets the Cirque du Soleil treatment: A surreal tribute to the Barca legend
"We don't want to celebrate him like a god, we don't want to worship him and he has the same feelings as well." Inside the surreal Messi10.
Barca offer support to jailed Catalan separatists
Barcelona have announced their support for the nine separatist leaders from Catalonia handed prison terms of between nine and 13 years.
Transfer Talk: Barcelona choosing between Rashford and Firmino
Despite his struggles at Old Trafford, Barcelona favour Marcus Rashford over Liverpool's Roberto Firmino. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Why River Plate coach Gallardo could end up at Barcelona
The high praise River Plate boss Marcelo Gallardo has drawn from all quarters seems certain to land him a top job in Europe in the coming years.
Controversy overshadows Shaka's Power Rankings (1:44)
Barcelona's Fati called up to Spain U21 squad
Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati has been added to Spain's U21 squad for Tuesday's game against Montenegro.
Toe Poke Daily: Lionel Messi attends Cirque du Soleil premiere in Barcelona
Thursday night saw the world premiere of the new Cirque du Soleil show inspired entirely by the life and times of Lionel Messi.
Griezmann 'can take a breather' with France (1:25)
Sources: Pique almost bought Notts County
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique was "close" to putting together a deal to buy English club Notts County this summer, sources have told ESPN FC.
Moreno: El Clasico will outlast Messi and Ronaldo (1:36)
Why Dembele may be a victim of Barca's overspending (1:41)
2019-20 La Liga Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +8 | 18 |
| Barcelona | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +10 | 16 |
| Atletico Madrid | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 15 |
| Granada | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 14 |
| Real Sociedad | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 13 |
| Sevilla FC | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 13 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 12 |
| Valencia | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Villarreal | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +6 | 11 |
| Levante | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Osasuna | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Getafe | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Real Valladolid | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| Eibar | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Celta Vigo | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 9 |
| Real Betis | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 9 |
| Alavés | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| Mallorca | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 7 |
| Espanyol | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 5 |
| Leganes | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 2 |
2019-20 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference101st
Goals Scored201st
Assists171st
Goals Conceded10Tied-9th