Women’s Clásico to kick off at 7 p.m. on Sunday

The women’s Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid has been pushed back by two hours: kick-off is now scheduled for Sunday, October 4, at 7 p.m. at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona. The match had been due to start at 5 p.m. Weather conditions prompted organisers to move it as late as possible in the day.

Barcelona confirmed the change in a statement, saying the new time had been agreed by Barça, Madrid and Liga F. The weather forecast and organisational requirements were taken into account. The announcement settles the practical arrangements for the fixture without changing its venue.

The club and Liga F also stressed the value of giving the public advance notice. “This confirmation of the new time is being made as far in advance as possible so that members and supporters can plan their journeys and attendance at the match earlier and more comfortably,” they said. The notice is intended to help members and other spectators adjust their travel plans to a kick-off now scheduled for the evening. The match remains on Sunday’s programme, but those planning to attend will need to take the two-hour change into account.