Real Madrid to Host Barcelona on October 26

Cruzeiro has reached the semifinals of the Copa Sul-Americana for the first time in history, set to face Argentina's Lanús on October 23 and 30. After a challenging group stage and a dramatic victory over Boca Juniors, Cruzeiro advanced to the quarterfinals, where they eliminated Libertad. Meanwhile, in La Liga, the first Clásico of the season between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is scheduled for October 26 at 9:00 PM at the Santiago Bernabéu. Barcelona currently leads the league standings, while Real Madrid looks to improve after a mixed start to the season. The scheduling of the Clásico has raised concerns, as Barcelona has less rest time due to their Champions League commitments, facing Bayern Munich shortly before the match. The clash promises to be significant as both teams vie for dominance in Spanish football.