Towards historic final: First ever El Clasico in Champions League?

This season’s Champions League opens the possibility for a historic moment — the first ever El Clasico final between Real Madrid and Barcelona in Munich.

The Spanish giants face different challenges — Madrid appears tired and missing several key players, while Barcelona relies on a young squad with limited experience at Europe’s elite level.

The path to the final isn’t easy for either side. Carlo Ancelotti and Madrid must face Arsenal before potentially meeting PSG in semifinals, while Xavi Hernandez leads Barcelona against Borussia Dortmund and the winner of Inter Milan versus Bayern Munich.

• Copa del Rey final: April 26, 2025
• LaLiga match: Mid-May 2025
• Champions League final: May 31, 2025

History shows — every El Clasico winner in Champions League has always advanced to the final. Their last meeting in the 2011 semifinals produced high-quality matches that captivated the world.

“Losing a Champions League final to your biggest rival is a nightmare that would hurt for years to come,” states a football observer.

Barcelona’s dominance in their last two meetings with a 9-2 aggregate score demonstrates the potential for an intense battle if both teams reach the final at Allianz Arena.