Social media in the MENA region was recently abuzz with rumors purporting that the next El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Spanish League would be played in Mexico. This was after La Liga's official Twitter account posted a mysterious tweet with a date for the El Clasico: "Welcome Mexico! March 2023…It's about time." The tweet sparked controversy and was later deleted, leaving many users speculating about the whereabouts of the match.
La Liga's Tweet Sparks Controversy
The tweet from La Liga's official account was considered a vague advertisement that did not provide any further details, leading to speculations about the location of the next El Clasico. Many users assumed that the match, scheduled at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, would be moved to Mexico.
However, prior to deleting the tweet, La Liga commented saying: "Welcome our Mexican friends… We will soon reveal to you how to live El Clasico experience uniquely in a group-watch party. You will not want to miss it," which suggests that the tweet was related to a special event rather than the relocation of the match.
The Location of El Clasico
No official Spanish source has declared that the next El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid will take place outside of Spain. The Spanish League's official website is still advertising that the match will take place at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 19.
Group-Watch Party for the Upcoming El Clasico
Spanish press sources have confirmed that the Spanish Professional Football League is organizing a group-watch party for the El Clasico match in Mexico. This is a popular activity where big screens are placed in public parks, allowing fans of both teams to gather and enjoy the match.
The League has previously hosted similar events for sports events such as the World Cup and the Champions League in recent years. It is worth mentioning that the advertisement for the event features the logo of Sky Sports channel.
Three Anticipated El Clasico Matches Between Real Madrid and Barcelona
Real Madrid and Barcelona will play three El Clasico matches. In addition to the Spanish League match on March 19, there will be two more matches between the teams after the Copa del Rey competition 2022-2023 season semi-final draw resulted in the two rivals facing each other again.
The first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final is scheduled at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium between February 28 and March 1, while the second leg will be held at the Camp Nou stadium on April 5 or 6 (dates to be confirmed). The third match will be the second round of the Spanish League in Barcelona.
