Puma has revealed a new bespoke "ELCLASICO" match ball for the upcoming Barcelona vs. Real Madrid LaLiga clashes. The white ball with gold and black accents is a custom variant of the official La Liga 2026-27 match ball, the Stellar Nitro Ultimate. It updates the inaugural Puma ELCLASICO model first used in October 2025. That initial match saw Real Madrid defeat Barcelona 2-1 at the Bernabéu, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham. However, Madrid coach Xabi Alonso was fired three months later, and Barcelona went on to retain their La Liga title while consigning their rivals to a second consecutive season without a major trophy. The next El Clásico takes place on Sunday, Oct. 25, when Barcelona host Real Madrid at Camp Nou (stream LIVE on ESPN+ in the U.S.). Barcelona have started the 2026-27 season strongly, winning all seven of their league games and scoring 31 goals. Real Madrid sit six points behind in third place, making the match a crucial early-season test.
The new ball design combines eye-catching colors and retro-tinged graphics to add extra luster to one of football's most iconic fixtures. With both teams competing at the top of the LaLiga table, the October 25 clash carries significant weight beyond bragging rights.
Puma's continued partnership with LaLiga for these special match balls highlights the global appeal of El Clasico, which remains one of the most-watched fixtures in world football.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing