Barcelona vs. Real Madrid handed October date

The first El Clasico La Liga clash of the season will take place on Sunday, October 7 at Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium.

The return leg between the two Spanish rivals will be held on Sunday, March 3 at the Bernabeu in the capital.

Both dates were revealed earlier today as the Spanish FA confirmed all of the La Liga fixtures for the upcoming campaign.

The season will begin on Saturday, August 18.

Opening weekend of Spanish fixtures:

Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad
Real Madrid vs. Valencia
Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Betis
Atletico Madrid vs. Levante
Real Zaragoza vs. Valladolid
Sevilla vs. Getafe
Celta Vigo vs. Malaga
Rayo Vallecano vs. Granada
Deportivo La Coruna vs. Osasuna
Mallorca vs. Espanyol