The countdown to the next Clasico is officially on, but for many FC Barcelona fans the excitement is being overshadowed by the bill. The club has opened ticket sales to members ahead of Sunday’s May 10 match against Real Madrid at Camp Nou, sparking a backlash over its pricing strategy.
Even the most modest seats are priced as luxury items. There have been accusations that the board puts revenue ahead of the loyalty of ordinary fans.
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Joan Laporta recently said during the election that prices would fall as stadium capacity increases, but current figures tell a different story. The most affordable tickets initially available to members start at €319. Located at the farthest reaches of the stadium with the worst visibility, these seats are the first to be snapped up by fans eager to watch the game.
Now that those initial seats are gone, entry points for the remaining regular seats have jumped significantly. The price of a mid-level seat reaches 500 to 800 euros. VIP packages start at €1,750, while VIP premium tickets (including dining and lounge access) are available from €2,250.
Currently, Barcelona is comfortably ahead of Madrid. If Hansi Flick’s side maintain their form in upcoming games against Getafe and Osasuna, this El Clasico could become a mathematical crowning of Barcelona’s 29th league title. As a result, this game could prove to be a rare league-deciding game in the world’s biggest league.
still. The price increase was unpleasant to many who followed the team during their brief stay in Montjuïc. There is a growing belief among the fan base that clubs are using high-profile matches as a “gold mine” to balance the books.
