The Clásico held at the Spotify Camp Nou between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid became the match with the highest attendance of the season, with 62,055 spectators filling the stadium. The figure is also among the records for box office income, approaching the 16.5 million euros that were collected in the last Clásico in the month of May. Barça is expected to officially publish the collection data on Monday.
Before the opening whistle, the Camp Nou fans were surrounded by a gigantic mosaic that had been installed in the two stands. The work, composed of Barça cardboard, showed the motto “Batec Blaugrana” and waves that symbolized the heartbeat and passion of the club. This is the second mosaic that has been displayed at the stadium following recent renovations; The first, also in a Clásico, showed the Barça shield and the motto “Força Barça”, along with a senyera on the Gol Sud.
The visual spectacle was part of a gala night organized by journalist Jordi Batalla, who invited fans to experience the Classic in a unique atmosphere. Expectations were high, since the match faced the eternal rival and promised an exciting contest. The posters and mosaic sought to motivate the culés and create an atmosphere of unity and energy in the stadium.
Regarding attendance history, the Clásico of the 25/26 season (J35) registered 62,213 spectators, while that of the 26/27 season (J10) reached 62,055. Other matches of the season also showed high figures: 60,736 spectators against Espanyol, 59,522 against Atlético and 59,465 against Getafe. The box office record for the last Clásico last May remained the highest since the total opening of the first two stands.
The club hopes that the next announcement of the Clásico income will confirm the trend in attendance and collection. With the renovation of the Camp Nou and the growing influx of fans, Barça seems to be consolidating its position as one of the clubs with the greatest capacity to generate box office revenue in the league. The immediate future will be the publication of official data and the evaluation of how this income can boost the club's development plans.