Barcelona has indeed had the upper hand in recent El Clasico encounters, with their success against Real Madrid in thrilling matches. The rivalry between these two clubs continues to be intense, and fans are eager to see if Barcelona can maintain their dominance or if Carlo Ancelotti’s side can turn the tide.
The El Clasico is one of the most anticipated matches in football, and the clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona draws worldwide attention. Now Barcelona have unveiled a special jersey featuring The Rolling Stones’ emblem ahead of their highly anticipated clash against Los Blancos.
Why Barcelona’s jersey feature Rolling Stones’ tongue and lips logo?
Once again, Spotify and FC Barcelona have made history by featuring the Rolling Stones’ iconic tongue-and-lips logo on the Barça kit for El Clásico. This unique design replaces the Spotify logo and celebrates the release of the British band’s “Hackney Diamonds” album.
The El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid is an iconic game in history. Hence no surprise that Barcelona and Spotify have deemed it necessary that the players gear up in special attire for this exciting game.
This is the very first time in El Clasico history that the Barcelona jersey will witness such a crucial change it. The Rolling Stones’ iconic Tongue and Lips logo, representing Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood, will replace the Spotify logo on FC Barcelona’s legendary kit. This unique collaboration brings one of the world’s most renowned rock bands to the global stage of El Clásico.
The Rolling Stones’ iconic music has been the soundtrack to people’s lives worldwide on Spotify. Their vast appeal across generations and backgrounds justifies their presence on the FC Barcelona jersey.
Furthermore, this collaboration comes as they release their new album, ‘Hackney Diamonds,’ on October 20, marking their first collection of original material in 18 years. This long-awaited release is a triumphant return for the legendary band after nearly two decades.
It is important to note that these changes on the Barcelona jersey will also be imprinted on Barca Femeni’s jersey for the Liga F game against Sevilla in November.
When does Real Madrid vs Barcelona begin?
The most recent meeting between the two teams occurred in a summer derby in the United States, which Barcelona won 3-0. If we consider only official matches, the last encounter was in the second leg of last year’s Copa del Rey semi-final, which Madrid won 4-0.
The next El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona is scheduled to take place on October 28, 2023, at the Spotify Camp Nou. It will be part of La Liga’s matchday 11. This first derby of the season will kick off at 07:15 PT.
The upcoming El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona will be the first to be played at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. This match corresponds to the 11th round of LaLiga EA Sports, and the return leg is scheduled to take place at the Nuevo Bernabéu at the end of April.
The Nuevo Bernabeu is also a relatively new stadium, considering the incredible changes that were recently made. Hence, it suffices to say that both El Clasicos will be an electrifying experience for fans and players.
