El Clasico preview: Everything you need to know about Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Sunday's Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid won't decide LaLiga, but it will provide an early look at these rivals. Here's what to expect.
Sources: Haaland wants £30m-per-year wages
Erling Haaland will command wages of at least £30 million-a-year if he leaves Borussia Dortmund for a new club next summer, sources told ESPN.
Who are the young players for Real Madrid's future?
Real Madrid are less reliant on youth than LaLiga rivals Barcelona but they still have a core of young players who are key to their future.
Sources: Real, Bayern confident of Rudiger deal
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are confident of signing Antonio Rudiger as his contract deadlock continues at Chelsea, sources have told ESPN.
Barcelona, Real Madrid and El Clasico: The people who made it the biggest match in soccer
Everyone knows El Clasico, but how did it become this huge? We talk to players and coaches about the rivalry's most influential figures.
Ansu: No pressure wearing No. 10 after Messi
Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati says wearing the No. 10 jersey -- formerly Lionel Messi's jersey -- does not add any additional pressure.
Barcelona's UCL win 'not very convincing' ahead of El Clasico (1:29)
Ansu Fati extends Barcelona contract through '27
Barcelona's teenage forward Ansu Fati has signed a new contract until 2027 with his release clause rising to €1 billion.
Ronaldinho El Clasico hat-trick leads Messi, Ronaldo in top El Clasico goals (1:39)
A pig's head thrown at Figo! Top El Clasico moments (2:26)
Ronaldo vs. Pep & Zidane vs. Enrique (2:01)
New Camp Nou: Barca's stadium plans to rival Bernabeu revealed
In the week building up to El Clasico, Barcelona have unveiled plans to renovate the Camp Nou to keep pace with Europe's top clubs like Real Madrid.
Benzema on trial in France over sex tape case
France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema went on trial in absentia on Wednesday, charged with complicity in attempted blackmail.
The fieriest moments of El Clasico's history (2:06)
Counting down the top moments in El Clasico history (2:33)
Real Madrid laud win as 'Clasico' vs. Barca looms
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his team's effort vs. Shakhtar Donetsk but admitted it will be "another story" against Barcelona.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Barca want Isak as Haaland alternative
Barcelona may not be able to afford Erling Haaland and are weighing up a potential move for Alexander Isak. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
ElClasico on ESPN+: How to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
On Sunday, Oct. 24, LaLiga rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid face each other in El Clasico. The match will stream LIVE on ESPN+.
Karim Benzema is Real Madrid's MVP
Karim Benzema is one of a few elite stars who's improving with age. He talks to ESPN about life in Madrid, the Clasico and what motivates him at 33.
Benzema hopes to fulfil 'dream' of winning Ballon d'Or (1:24)
Ansu Fati close to new Barcelona deal - Koeman
Ronald Koeman said Barcelona forward Ansu Fati is close to agreeing a new contract with the club with his terms due to expire next summer.
Tearful, exiled Umtiti does not want Barcelona exit
Defender Samuel Umtiti has said his exile at Barcelona has brought him to tears but insisted he will fight to save his career at the Camp Nou.
With Barca and Madrid in crisis, Clasico takes back seat for now
El Clasico is football's most anticipated matchup, but on this occasion, Barca and Madrid will be preoccupied by the crumbling of their empires.
Espanyol vs. Cádiz - Game Highlights (3:01)
Real Betis nets late winner to beat Alaves (0:58)
LaLiga Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Sociedad | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 20 |
| Real Madrid | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 17 |
| Sevilla | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 17 |
| Atletico Madrid | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 17 |
| Osasuna | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 17 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +6 | 16 |
| Barcelona | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 15 |
| Real Betis | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 15 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 13 |
| Valencia | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 12 |
| Espanyol | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Villarreal | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| Mallorca | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 11 |
| Elche | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 9 |
| Celta Vigo | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 7 |
| Cádiz | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -6 | 7 |
| Granada | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| Levante | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | -7 | 5 |
| Alavés | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -11 | 3 |
| Getafe | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 2 |