On Saturday, October 26, a significant day for Spanish sports is anticipated. The highlight will be the highly awaited football match, El Clásico, featuring Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. In addition, Ilia Topuria will defend his UFC World Championship title for the first time against Max Holloway.
Both events are among the most anticipated sporting occasions in Spain, occurring simultaneously. This presents a dilemma for fans choosing which event to watch, although it could also be a blessing if they can enjoy one after the other.
El Clásico is scheduled to begin at 21:00 hours at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, expected to conclude shortly before 23:00 hours. In contrast, UFC 308, showcasing Topuria vs. Holloway, will kick off at 16:00 hours in Spain, held in Abu Dhabi, where there is only a two-hour time difference.
The preliminary fights will commence at 16:00, leading up to the main card, which starts at 20:00 hours local time. The main card will feature five matches, including a highly anticipated co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev, both of which are set for five rounds. Topuria's title defense is expected to commence shortly after El Clásico concludes, with predictions suggesting a start time around 23:00 hours Spanish time.