BarcelonaandReal Madridare facing each other in Barcelona on the Matchday 10 of the2021-22 La Liga seasontoday, October 24, 2021. The grand El Clasico derby began at10:15 PM (ET) and you can watch it onESPN+in the US.
This is. in fact, their182nd La Liga meeting.Real Madrid are the slight favorites in head-to-head clashes, having celebrated a victory on75 occasionsso far; FC Barcelona have grabbed a triumph72 timesto this day, and a grand number of even35 matcheshave ended in a draw.
Their most recent game was played on April 10, 2021, when Real Madrid salvaged a late 2-1 win at home at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadiumin the 2020/21 La Liga season. This opening goalpromises that it will be an exciting clash as they are meetingfor the first time in the new 2021/2022La Ligaseason.
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In the 25th minute, Memphis Depay madea break for it and passedthe ball to Sergiño Dest.With time to spare and just Courtois to beat, the USA international found himself at the far post but ended up, shootinghigh from a few yards out. It turned out to be a huge error, as the full-back should have easily put the ball into the net.
The missed sitter backfiredquickly, especially for a squad as emotionally depleted as the Barcelona side. Only a few minutes later, David Alaba netted the opening goal of this season’s first El Clasico.