11-05-2025
What is the white circle, blue logo appearing on the El Clasico scoreboard during match between Barcelona and Real Madrid?
The scoreboard during the El Clasico match between Barcelona and Real Madrid on Sunday displayed a blue flag embossed within which was a white circle.
It was, in fact, the flag of the European Union (EU) to mark Europe Day—as a part of the 2025 Europe Week.
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On Friday, May 9, people took to the streets of Barcelona, Madrid, and other European cities to celebrate the European Union. The melody that symbolises the EU was played—taken from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, composed in 1823, in which he set to music Schiller's 'Ode to Joy' written in 1785.
Barcelona beat Madrid 4-3 after goals from Eric Garcia, Lamine Yamal and a Raphinha brace in the first half. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trik for Madrid but it wasn't enough for the away side.
Barca is leading the La Liga by seven points ahead of second-placed Madrid with three matches left.
