<p>The always thrilling Spanish <strong>Clasico</strong> between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/real-madrid-t23" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Real Madrid</strong></a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/barcelona-t11" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Barcelona</strong></a> is around the corner. Two of the strongest teams in the world <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/real-madrid-vs-barcelona-date-time-and-tv-channel-in-the-us-la-liga-2020-2021-el-clasico-watch-here-20210406-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">will clash next Saturday, April 10, in Round 30</a> of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/la-liga-t48" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>La Liga</strong></a> 2020-2021. Any time these two face each other there are high expectations, as it’s arguably the most famous rivalry in soccer.</p>
<p>This clash will be even more interesting as <strong>both lifelong rivals are taking part in a tough battle for the first spot of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/la-liga-2020-2021-table-find-here-the-spanish-league-standings-20210111-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">standings</a></strong>, which <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/atletico-de-madrid-t133215" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlético de Madrid</a> are still holding. However, the Merengues and the Cules are chasing the Colchonerosclosely, aiming to take that desired position away from them.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, <strong>this crucial game won’t be played at a full-packed stadium as it would in normal times</strong>. However, it won’t even be taking place at the iconic <strong>Santiago Bernabéu</strong>, the historic home of Real Madrid. Instead,<strong> the game will be held at the modest Alfredo Di Stefano</strong>. Why? Let’s break it down here.</p>
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<h2>The reason why the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium will host El Clasico</h2>
<p><strong>Real Madrid have been playing their home games at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium ever since soccer activity returned</strong> after the pandemic outbreak. <strong>The reason why they aren’t playing at the Santiago Bernabeu is that they are making upgrades</strong> there.</p>
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<p>As fans couldn’t go to watch their teams at the stadiumssince the Covidbreak out, <strong>theMerengues have decided to make renovations in their home ground</strong> while supporters aren’t allowed to attend games. For that reason, <strong>from the first game they played after the lockdown</strong>, the Alfredo Di Stefano has been their home venue. Even their <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/champions-league-t24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA Champions League</a> duels have been contested there. And the Clasico will do it soon.</p>
<p>Even though it was shocking – and it still is – to seea giant like Real Madrid performing at a small stadium, the club decided that it was a good opportunity <strong>to upgrade the Bernabeu at least until their supporters can return</strong> to their seats. The Alfredo Di Stefano stadium, named after the soccer legend,was inaugurated in 2006 tohost Los Blancos’ B team, Real Madrid Castilla, which competes in the third tier of Spanish soccer.</p>
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