Barcelona are gearing up for one of the biggest fixtures of the season as El Clasico edges closer, with excitement already brewing around the highly anticipated showdown against Real Madrid on 26 October.
The Catalan giants have enjoyed an impressive run of form in La Liga.
Meanwhile, the return of key players from injury has given the squad renewed depth ahead of a crucial stretch that could define their campaign.
As anticipation builds for the clash at the Santiago Bernabeu, attention has turned to something off the pitch that has sent social media into a frenzy.
Barcelona have unveiled a special edition kit for the upcoming El Clasico against Real Madrid, featuring British singer Ed Sheeran.
The club shared the news on social media with the words: “Ed Sheeran joins Barca. It’s time to play,” wrote the club on their social media channel.
This announcement follows Sheeran’s recent appearance at an event where he wore a T-shirt displaying the “Play” album logo alongside the Barcelona emblem.
It confirmed that his “Play” album logo would appear on FC Barcelona’s home kit during the high-profile match on 26 October.
The collaboration is part of Barcelona’s ongoing partnership with Spotify, which has regularly showcased different artists on the club’s kit for major matches.
Previous editions have featured global stars like Drake, Rosalia, The Rolling Stones, and Karol G, turning these shirts into highly coveted collector’s items.
Ed Sheeran expressed his excitement about the partnership by stating, “Seeing my new album, Play, on the Barca shirt is one of those moments I can hardly believe.
“I’ve loved football my whole life, so bringing my music to such an iconic stage and sharing it with fans everywhere means a lot to me.”
Barcelona confirmed that the emblem will first appear on 19 October during the women’s match against Granada CF, before returning for the men’s El Clasico against Real Madrid on 26 October.
Forward Robert Lewandowski also commented on the special kit, noting,
“Ed’s songs have been part of our dressing-room playlist for a long time, so seeing his new album on our shirt for El Clasico is really special.
“Music and football unite fans in powerful ways, and I’m proud to represent that connection on the pitch.”
Ed Sheeran s’uneix al Barça. És hora de jugar.
Barça x @spotify x @edsheeran ▶ pic.twitter.com/5TeOvvPVJx— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_cat) October 14, 2025
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