El Clasico dates CONFIRMED: LaLiga announces Real Madrid vs Barcelona 2020-21 dates

2020-21 LaLiga campaign will kick off on September 13, 2020, despite  previous season's final game played as recently as July 20 amid coronavirus pandemic. As fans brace mselves for new season, LaLiga has officially anunced El Clasico dates that will be played between defending champions Real Madrid and Barcelona, who finished second on LaLiga table previous season.

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El Clasico dates confirmed 

draw for LaLiga fixtures took place on Monday with El Clasico dates w being confirmed. first El Clasico of season will be played on October 25 with defending champions Real Madrid set to travel to Camp u. Meanwhile, second El Clasico will see Barcelona travel to Spanish capital on April 11, 2021. However, timings of clash will be decided on a later date. 

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El Clasico dates confirmed: Previous season's clash preview 

In previous season's El Clasico fixtures, Real Madrid emerged as dominant side as y defeated Barcelona in second tie, scoring twice while conceding ne at Santiago Bernabeu. Meanwhile,  first El Clasico ended in a goalless draw. This time around, it remains to be seen if Barcelona icon and El Clasico top scorer Lionel Messi, who has netted 26 goals against Real Madrid, continues with club amid talks of a move to Premier League. 

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Lionel Messi transfer: Argentine to continue at Barcelona?

Messi has informed Barcelona that he is seeking an exit from club this transfer window. six-time Ballon d'Or winner has cited special clause in his contract that permits him to leave on a free transfer. However, Barcelona believe that special clause is way past its deadline and any club that wishes to seal Messi transfer should pay his release clause in full. His release clause is estimated at €700 million ($839 million).

33-year-old seems to have had it with  Barcelona board. Argentina international did t attend PCR test as well as team's training even as rest of squad returned for pre-season preparations on Monday. He is closely linked with a move to Manchester City citing presence of Pep Guardiola at Etihad. Reports suggest that Premier League heavyweights have already begun with preparations for Messi's presentation.  

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