Real Madrid make decision on Bernabéu roof for Barcelona showdown | OneFootball

The roof of the Santiago Bernabéu will be closed for tomorrow’s La Liga meeting between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

That’s according to Diario AS, who have on Saturday provided the latest on the situation.

Real Madrid’s remodelled home ground of course features a retractable roof.

A unique detail in Spanish football, as much allows Los Blancos to secure better control over both the conditions and atmosphere inside their stadium.

Generally, for high-profile fixtures, the roof remains closed, to create a more raucous and isolated atmosphere for opposing teams.

And on Sunday, this will prove the case once more.

The Real Madrid board generally do not make a final call on the Bernabéu setup until matchday itself, following a pre-match meeting.

As confirmed by AS, though, in the season’s first edition of El Clásico, the roof will be slammed shut.

It now remains to be seen if as much has the desired effect, after having little impact on a rampant Barcelona at the Bernabéu in 2024/25…

Conor Laird – GSFN