El Clásico 2025: Streaming Details for India
Football fans in India are gearing up for the first El Clásico of the 2025-26 La Liga season, as Real Madrid host Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, October 26. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Streaming Details for India
For viewers in India, the exclusive platform to watch the Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match live is FanCode. There will be no live telecast of the match on any TV channel in India.
To watch the El Clásico on FanCode:
- Download the FanCode app (available on Android and iOS) or visit the FanCode website.
- Create an account or log in if you are an existing user.
- Purchase a match pass or a La Liga season pass.
- Tune in at 8:45 PM IST to watch the match live.
FanCode holds the exclusive digital rights to broadcast La Liga matches in India for the current season. This ensures that fans can enjoy a high-quality streaming experience with English commentary, and possibly regional options, on their smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, or smart TVs.
Match Preview
Real Madrid enters the El Clásico as the La Liga leaders, with 24 points from nine games. Under the guidance of new manager Xabi Alonso, Los Blancos are aiming to extend their lead over Barcelona to five points with a victory in this highly anticipated match. Real Madrid has four wins and one loss in their last five games, scoring 12 goals and conceding six in return. They edged past Juventus in the Champions League with a 1-0 victory. Several players have returned from injury for Real Madrid, providing a boost to their squad.
Barcelona, managed by Hansi Flick, is determined to continue their winning streak against Real Madrid, after winning all four Clásico meetings last season. However, Barcelona faces a tough challenge with several key players sidelined due to injury. Barcelona is currently second in La Liga, with 22 points from nine games. In their last five games, Barcelona has won three and lost two, scoring 12 goals and conceding nine. Barcelona comes into the match after a 6-1 thrashing of Olympiacos.
Team News
Real Madrid has received a significant boost with the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, and Dean Huijsen to the squad. However, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba remain out of action due to injury.
Barcelona is dealing with an injury crisis, with key players like Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Gavi, Joan Garcia, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen all unavailable. Frenkie de Jong has recovered from an illness and is likely to feature in midfield.
Players to Watch
For Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé, who is the leading scorer in La Liga with 10 goals, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior are the key players to watch. Barcelona will rely on Lamine Yamal, Frenkie de Jong, and Ferran Torres to make an impact.
Historical Context
Barcelona dominated the Clásico matchups last season, securing four victories in all competitions. However, Real Madrid has shown significant improvement under Xabi Alonso, making this encounter a potentially different story.
Predicted Lineups
While the official lineups will be confirmed closer to the match, here are the predicted lineups:
- Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Fede Valverde, Jude Bellingham; Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior.
- Barcelona: Wojciech Szczesny; Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Ronald Araujo, Alejandro Balde; Frenkie De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Marcus Rashford; Ferran Torres.
The El Clásico promises to be an enthralling encounter between two of the world's biggest football clubs. Indian fans can catch all the action live on FanCode.
