El Clasico
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: El Clasico becomes El Politico

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: El Clasico becomes El Politico
It’s not just a game between the top two teams in La Liga
18 Dec 2019
Sport shorts: Barca vs. Real El Clasico could be switched

Sport shorts: Barca vs. Real El Clasico could be switched
Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 16 October
16 Oct 2019
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: team news and live stream details

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: team news and live stream details
Will Barca star Lionel Messi be fit for the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg?
6 Feb 2019
El Clasico: A new era begins with Ronaldo gone and Messi out

El Clasico: A new era begins with Ronaldo gone and Messi out
Clash will be the first since 2007 not to feature the two giants, and both teams are struggling
26 Oct 2018
Ronaldo faces lengthy ban for pushing referee after red card

Ronaldo faces lengthy ban for pushing referee after red card
Real Madrid star comes off bench against Barcelona, scores a brilliant goal and is sent off
14 Aug 2017
500 up for Messi: Real Madrid fans curse Barcelona star

500 up for Messi: Real Madrid fans curse Barcelona star
Argentine superstar scores twice at the Bernabeu to get one over on Ronaldo and blow the Spanish title race open
24 Apr 2017
El Clasico: Barcelona say farewell to Cruyff... and Ronaldo

El Clasico: Barcelona say farewell to Cruyff... and Ronaldo
As Barca salute the inventor of total football, can Real Madrid get one last hurrah from their great individualist?
2 Apr 2016

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Karim Benzema accused of Paris attack insult at El Clasico

Karim Benzema accused of Paris attack insult at El Clasico
The French forward was seen spitting after La Marseillaise, prompting calls for him to be banned from playing for France
24 Nov 2015
Real Madrid in disarray after Barcelona Clasico demolition

Real Madrid in disarray after Barcelona Clasico demolition
Players apologise after 4-0 defeat, but Rafa Benitez under pressure amid claims of a dressing room mutiny
23 Nov 2015
El Clasico: Messi returns but do Barcelona really need him?

El Clasico: Messi returns but do Barcelona really need him?
Argentine wizard could find himself relegated to the bench for the biggest game in world football
20 Nov 2015
Real Madrid v Barcelona: what lies behind El Clasico fix?

Real Madrid v Barcelona: what lies behind El Clasico fix?
Police investigate allegations that a linesman was told to favour Real Madrid as football and politics mix in Spain
23 Oct 2015
CHAMPS LEAGUE: el clasico in the offing

CHAMPS LEAGUE: el clasico in the offing
Barcelona to face Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich, Real Madrid take on Juventus in last four
24 Apr 2015
Suarez ban upheld, but will he make his debut in El Clasico?

Suarez ban upheld, but will he make his debut in El Clasico?
Uruguayan won't be eligible until October, but Real Madrid clash could be rearranged so he can play
15 Aug 2014
Clasico cup final: Bale the key as Real Madrid face Barca

Clasico cup final: Bale the key as Real Madrid face Barca
Can the Welshman dispel doubts about his big-game temperament in the Copa del Rey final?
16 Apr 2014