This archive report was first published on 18 October 2019.
On October 26, Barcelona was set to face Real Madrid in a highly anticipated match, but the fixture has been postponed due to ongoing protests in the city.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation made the decision to postpone the match, citing the need to ensure the safety of players and spectators.
Initially, the match was set to take place at the Nou Camp in Barcelona, but Real Madrid representatives proposed moving the match to their home stadium. However, this proposal was turned down.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has stated that the Clasico cannot be played on a weekday, citing Copa del Rey matches as a reason.
Several new dates have been proposed, including December 7 and December 18, but both dates have been met with opposition from the teams and La Liga.
The postponement of the match is due to the ongoing unrest and protests in Barcelona, which have been sparked by the arrest of nine Catalan separatists on October 14.
Both Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to agree on a new date for the highly anticipated fixture.
