El ClÃ sico ( The Classic in English ) , also known as El clÃ ssic ( Catalan language ) , is a soccer match between two Spanish rival soccer teams FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in the Spanish soccer league : La Liga . El ClÃ sico , also known as El derbi EspaÃ ol or El ClÃ ssic , is the name given to any football match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona . It is contested twice a year in the Spanish La Liga competition , and more often if the clubs meet in other competitions .