Barcelona vs Real Madrid October 2018 in Camp nou

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• What to Do?

  What to Do?

  Nou Camp

  What to do in Barcelona?

  This match will be played at the Camp Nou, Barcelona.  This is one of the most iconic stadiums in world football and to witness a match inside the grand arena is a privilege. 

  The Camp Nou has a capacity of 99,787 people, making it the largest stadium in Europe and every football fan should witness at least one game inside this venue.

   

  Barcelona City Center

  The city of Barcelona is full of many great sights, including Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia and Park Guell, both of which are steeped in history and very photogenic. 

  La Rambla is full of shops, market stalls and restaurants and is a great place to see both tourists and locals coming together to purchase locally grown and crafted products. 

  The Beaches

  Due to Barcelona’s proximity to the coast you can enjoy the beach front with a great promenade and water sports plus the mountainous region of Montserrat, which is a short journey from the city centre.

  Tibidabo Mountain

  After dark, you should head to Tibidabo Mountain, which is not only home to some lovely restaurants and bars but also has some of the best views of the city at night.

• Where to Stay?

  Where to Stay?

  Barcelona is a very popular city for visitors and as such, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation. 

  However, due to the popularity of the city with tourists, you are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

  
  
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  Singles

  If you are planning on travelling to watch El Clasico alone, you have many options but Eric Vokel Boutique Apartments is one of the best. 

  
  
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  Catering for individual guests, the building is just 500 metres from the Sagrada Familia and boasts rooms with free WiFi, air conditioning, fully fitted kitchen and private bathroom.

  If you would like to meet fellow football fans, Azul B and B Barcelona features rooms with a private bathroom and shower plus a communal lounge area where you can chat about the match with fellow guests.

  
  
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  Couples

  For couples arriving in Barcelona who want to splash out on the best, we recommend Soho House Barcelona, which is in the atmospheric Gothic Quarter. 

  
  
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  The roof top pool, spa, gym and steam room coupled with rooms which have elegant dressing gowns, coffee making facilities, a vintage radio and a jar of cookies make this one of the top places to stay in Barcelona.

  For those who want something on La Rambla, you should book a room at Petit Palace Boqueria Garden. 

  
  
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  This four-star hotel includes rooms with city or garden, views, an iPad and toiletries. You can also use the hotel bicycles free of charge and these provide a great way to get about the city.  

  Groups

  If you are attending the big match with family or friends, Apartments Sixtyfour is a fantastic place to stay.  Situated on Passeig de Gracia Boulevard, the apartments are close to major attractions and the subway plus have rooms which can sleep up to 6 people.

  
  
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  The rooms have hardwood floors, stylish kitchens and a metro train station outside the door which connects directly to the airport and has links to the Camp Nou. 

  Budget

  For the budget conscious traveller Barcelona has many options but the three-star Atlantis by Atbcn is very popular and with good reason. 

  
  
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  This hotel boasts an average rating of 8.6 on Booking.com and is renowned for its spacious marble bathrooms, flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and breakfast served in the dining room.

  Located just 100 yards from Plaza Catalunya and 10 minutes from the Gothic Quarter, Atlantis by Atbcn is a great place to stay to see both the sights of Barcelona and El Clásico.

• Where to eat?

  Where to eat?

  Sampling the local food is one of the most memorable parts of any trip and travelling to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid is no exception.

  Paella

  One dish which is famous in the whole of Spain is Paella and while many restaurants serve Paella, it is always best when home made due to the long cooking process. 

  Right next to the Park Guell you have a pair of talented home chefs waiting to share the best Paella in Barcelona.

  Something is Brewing Here (a delicious Pallea!)

  The name of their restaurant is ‘Something is Brewing Here’ and Bego and Ivan are the chefs on hand to treat you to some traditional home cooking and the Paella is one of their best dishes. 

  You can also enjoy a lesson in how they prepare their food.

  Mandarin Oriental

  Another family run restaurant, which is great for lunch of an evening meal is Moments and this is part of the Mandarin Oriental on Passeig de Gracia. 

  This establishment is run by a mother and son and has received two Michelin Stars for their efforts.  Here you can enjoy a wonderful dining experience and there are some great surprises on the menu, including jelly fish.

  The atmosphere is relaxing yet sophisticated thanks to the amber and gold design of the room and the window into the kitchen offers a glimpse into the superb work of the chefs.

  Pastisseria Brunells

  In Spain lunch is often eaten late and this means afternoon snacks are not taken until around 5pm at the earliest.  

  If you are need a snack having just enjoyed the game or visiting the sights, head to Pastisseria Brunells which is the home of the oldest working ovens in Barcelona.

  Sweet Xuixos

  This bakery and tea shop is a favourite with the locals and you are sure to meet many people when enjoying a Xuixos, which is a typical Catalan pastry filled with crema catalana.

  The traditional interior design of the building will have you reaching for your camera.

• How to Get There?

  How to Get There?

  By Air

   

  
  
  

   

  Barcelona has a large airport called El Prat and this is second largest airport in Spain to Madrid Barajas Airport. 

  The airport serves many European destinations and accepts direct flights from a huge number of cities on the content. 

  The airport also accepts direct flights from North America, South America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.  So, wherever you are based, you will have no problem reaching Barcelona to watch El Clasico.

  From the airport

  Having arrived at the airport, you can use the Rodalies Barcelona commuter train from Terminal 2 which has stops at Barcelona Sants and Passeig de Gràcia railway stations, both of which connect to the Barcelona Metro. 

  For those arriving at Terminal 1, there is a shuttle bus which connects the two terminals.

  Barcelona metro from the airport

  If you want to get straight on the Barcelona Metro at the airport you can at both Terminal 1 and 2 by using Line 9 of the Metro system. 

  Signs in the airport are easy to follow and direct passengers to the stations.

  Metro to Camp Nou

  Once on the Metro, reaching the Camp Nou is straight forward and you can use Line 3 (stops at Palau Reial or Les Corts) and Line 5 (stops at Collblanc or Badal).

  By Train

  If you are travelling to Barcelona on the train, you will arrive at the Barcelona Sants railway station. 

  It’s possible to catch the train to Barcelona Sants from other European cities including Paris, London, Madrid, Bilbao, Marseille, Lisbon, Frankfurt and Munich. 

  You may need to make some connections when coming from cities in other countries.

  Once at Barcelona Sants, you can get on Line 3 of the metro to reach the Camp Nou.

  By Bus

  Bus is also an option if you are travelling to the game from other Spanish or European cities.  Eurolines among other companies offer bus travel between the major cities in Europe and you will arrive at Barcelona Nord Bus Station. 

  From there, you can catch the Line 54 bus which will take you to Arizala Les Corts, which is just outside the stadium.

  By Car

  For those driving into Barcelona from elsewhere in Spain or neighbouring European countries, you will need to be on the B-23 and merge onto the Avinguda Diagonal. 

  Before you reach this point, you will see signs for the Camp Nou and can follow them.

  However, once on Avinguda Diagonal you must make a turning right onto Avinguda Dr. Maranon until you reach a roundabout and take the first exit right.  You will then see a sign for Access 14 which takes you to the stadium.

  Parking

  There are several car parks you can use close to the Camp Nou including Tantori Les Corts, Ronda Park and NN Pedralbes.  You are advised to book a parking space in advance ahead of such as big game.

• Barcelona vs Real Madrid History

  Barcelona vs Real Madrid History

  Every season the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid, Catalonia and Spain is played out at the Camp Nou and each game adds to the colourful history of this wonderful football fixture.

  Not only is Barcelona vs Real Madrid the most watched football match in Spain, it attracts the biggest television audience for a single football match in the world.  In recent years, only the World Cup final as achieved a bigger audience.

  1906

  However, you must go back to 1906 to find the first time Real Madrid visited Barcelona for a football match and the home team won the game 5-2.  The result prompted complaints from Real Madrid and this was the beginning of a fractious relationship between the two clubs, both on and off the field.

  First match at the Camp de les Corts

  The first match between the teams in La Liga was in the 1928/29 season and came at the Camp de les Corts, which was Barcelona’s stadium at the time. 

  The stadium held 30,000 people but soon expanded to accommodate 60,000 and it was where Barcelona began to flourish as a team and an institution. 

  The stadium is no longer there but you can visit the site, which is now the Parc de Les Corts, located just a kilometre west of the Camp Nou.

  Real Madrid won the first league match 2-1 but it was Barcelona who went on to win the title that season.

  From the early 90’s

  Since the early 1990’s, La Liga games have ended mainly in favour of the home team and Barcelona have enjoyed two 5-0 and four 4-0 wins since the 1993/94 season.  However, things have turned in favour of Real Madrid in the past few seasons and the visitors have remained undefeated in four of their last six league visits to the Camp Nou.