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The Melbourne Derby returns on Saturday, 24 October, as Melbourne Victory host Melbourne City at AAMI Park in one of Australian football’s fiercest rivalries. Victory won the two most recent derby encounters, but City will be determined to turn the tables and claim local bragging rights in the early stages of the 2026/27 Isuzu UTE A-League season. Kick-off is at 7:40 pm AEDT, with live coverage available on Paramount in Australia.
Barcelona and Real Madrid face off in the first El Clásico of the 2026/27 La Liga season on Sunday, 25 October, at Spotify Camp Nou. Hansi Flick’s Barcelona have made a perfect start to the campaign, winning all nine league matches, while José Mourinho’s Real Madrid will be looking to close the six-point gap. All eyes will be on Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé as two of football’s biggest rivals battle for crucial points in the title race. Australian fans can watch the match live on beIN SPORTS on Monday, 26 October, at 7am AEDT, with streaming available through beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Prime Video Channels and Fetch TV.