On Sunday, Barcelona will play Real Madrid in the season’s fourth and final El Clásico. The world’s largest league football club match, which will be televised live on GOtv, will pit an inept Madrid against a revitalized Barcelona.
In 2025, one of Europe’s most notable teams has been Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick. They shocked skeptics with a campaign driven by a resurgent La Masia rather than star acquisitions, despite their stunning 7–6 aggregate loss to Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-finals. Flick has relied on youth players like Fermín López, Pau Cubarsí, and Lamine Yamal to lead Barça to the Copa del Rey title and the top spot in La Liga with three games remaining, despite only having one major signing this season.
The opportunity to defeat their most formidable opponents in a rare season sweep is presented by Sunday’s game. Barcelona has already defeated Madrid three times this season: 3-0 in the Copa del Rey, 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup, and 4-0 in the first league match (which was also televised live on GOtv). In addition to demonstrating their superiority, a fourth victory would strengthen their hold on the La Liga championship.
Conversely, Real Madrid sits four points behind Barcelona in second place on the La Liga table and faces the possibility of going the entire season without a trophy. Even with Kylian Mbappé’s high-profile arrival last summer, Carlo Ancelotti’s team has struggled. They have been chasing shadows in crucial games due to tactical errors, reliance on individual moments, and blunders in major games.
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A series of injuries add to their difficulties. Rodrygo had a late fitness test, and Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba, and Ferland Mendy are all out. Jules Koundé is out for Barcelona, and Alejandro Balde is still questionable after missing the match in the middle of the week.
The psychological stakes are huge even though the title won’t be decided until Sunday. Watch live at 3:15 p.m. on Channel 62, SS La Liga. A victory would finish off a nearly flawless domestic season for Barcelona and put them within striking reach of a historic league title. It’s an opportunity for Madrid to regain some prestige and even win the championship.
