El Clasico: Spanish Football Federation announces December 18 for anticipated clash

– El Clasico has been moved to December 18 amid unrest in Barcelona

– Initial proposals seemed to suggest the game would be played on a weekday but the Spanish Football Federation vehemently turned against the move

– Several stakeholders were involved in deciding a date for the fixture including both affected clubs

Fans of the famous El Clasico can breathe a sigh
of relief as the classic fixture’s new date was
confirmed on Wednesday, October 23.

The Spanish Football Federation, in a unanimously
submission, has confirmed the Barcelona will meet
Real Madrid in the first game of the season on
December 18.

A statement from the Spanish football federation
read:

“The Competition Committee of the Royal
Spanish Football Federation has agreed today to set
for December 18 the date of Barcelona vs Real
Madrid.”