The match, scheduled for December, was intended to be the first competitive league match staged internationally in the sport's history

A Clásico is special, and it has been for many years. It's the first of the season and of this new project. We need and want the stadium to have that

"Given the current uncertainty in Spain, there is insufficient time to properly execute an event of this scale," said organisers.

Raphinha will remain on Barcelona’s injured list and left-back Jules Koundé is doubtful for Sunday’s clasico match, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is ready to play for Real Madrid. Alexander-Arnold was included Saturday on Xabi Alonso's squad list for the first time since the former Liverpool star hurt his left hamstring in mid-September.

This soccer match is scheduled to start at 12:45 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on Paramount+. Fans looking to watch this match can do so for free by using Paramount+, which offers a free trial and has exclusive access to the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League along with NWSL action.

The La Liga match between Barcelona and Villarreal that was scheduled to be played in the United States has been canceled.

The Spanish league says plans for Barcelona to play a regular-season game against Villarreal outside Miami in December have been called off.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso declined to comment on Saturday after Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal suggested the capital club "cheat" and "complain" in a televised interview on Friday.