La Liga has confirmed the time for the next Barca v Madrid match, the match moved from the 26th October to the 18th December at 20:00.
However, it wasn't the only time announced by La Liga. La Liga made the times for matchdays 17, 18 and 19 known and in a quick analysis, one can see the Barca have a longer rest period before the match than Real Madrid.
Valverde's men will play their last match before the 'Clásico' on 14th December at 16:00, whereas Real Madrid will play a huge match against Valencia at the 'Mestalla'. That match will take place on 15th December at 21:00.
The 18th was chosen for the match because Barca claimed that having it on the 4th would mean they would have little rest after an important match against Atlético Madrid, which will be the 1st December at 21:00.
In the end, the team that will agree to the schedule is Real Madrid, who will visit the Mestalla and the Camp Nou in the space of 35 hours.