El Clásico: Barcelona fans to greet José Mourinho and Real Madrid with secret mosaic

Tonight’s El Clásico sees Barcelona host Real Madrid at Camp Nou (kick-off 21:00) in the 10th round of La Liga on October 25, 2026. The fixture — widely regarded as the biggest club match in world football — arrives with high stakes and a festival-like atmosphere expected around the stadium.

Fans plan a large-scale mosaic before kick-off

Barcelona’s supporters and the club have coordinated a secretive choreographed display that will be revealed on the stands before the match. Organizers are keeping the exact design and message under wraps, saying only that the production is meant to create an unforgettable welcome for the players and to set the tone from the first whistle.

Reports indicate the mosaic will cover large sections of multiple stands, increasing anticipation among fans and players alike. The details of the image and any written slogan have not been made public, which has only amplified the excitement in the hours leading up to the game.

José Mourinho returns to Camp Nou for the first time in more than a decade as Real Madrid’s head coach, reopening one of modern football’s most storied rivalries. His first spell in charge of Real saw intense confrontations with Barcelona under Pep Guardiola, moments that often went beyond the sporting rivalry and carried significant emotional weight.

Despite different circumstances now, the competitive stakes remain high: Barcelona want to defend their place at the top of the table, while Real Madrid are chasing a result that would cut the gap to their Catalan rivals. The home club hopes the choreographed mosaic will lift Hansi Flick’s players and make the stadium’s support felt from the outset.

Kick-off is set for 21:00 local time; the pre-match spectacle is intended to begin well before the ball leaves the centre circle, with fans expecting a dramatic start to an already highly charged El Clásico.

Photo: press material from the event