The two teams will face each other twice in just two weeks.
Given how the La Liga title race is unfolding this season, the upcoming second El Clásico could very well decide the championship. The thrilling match will take place on May 11.
La Liga confirmed the date for the second clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid on Monday. The match will be held at Barcelona’s stadium, kicking off at 8:15 PM Bangladesh time on May 11.
With seven rounds remaining, Barcelona leads the table with 70 points, 4 points ahead of their eternal rivals. Real Madrid is in second place with 66 points from 31 matches.
In the most recent round, Barcelona defeated Leganés 1-0 last Saturday. The next day, Real Madrid won 1-0 against Alavés.
The two teams will meet twice within two weeks. Before the league match, they will face off in the Copa del Rey final on April 26.
Earlier this season, the two teams have met twice, with Real Madrid suffering heavy defeats each time.
On October 26 in La Liga, Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 at their own ground. Then, in January, Barcelona defeated Carlo Ancelotti’s team 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final, with Hansi Flick’s side lifting the trophy in celebration.
