Barcelona have the chance to open up a nine-point advantage over Real Madrid when Spain’s two dominant forces lock horns in the first Clásico of the 2026–27 season.
Barça had been perfect in all competitions before they felt the wrath of the back-to-back European champions midweek. Hansi Flick’s side, who have won their opening nine La Liga outings, were beaten 4–2 by Paris Saint-Germain in an unsurprisingly frenetic Champions League encounter laden with quality.