Spanish giants – Real Madrid are set to create a spine-tingling atmosphere at the Santiago Bernabeu, as reports from Diario AS confirmed that the stadium’s retractable roof will be close for tonight blockbuster clash against FC Barcelona.

As Los Blancos host their little rivals at the Santiago Bernabeu in one of the biggest fixtures in world football and could go five points clear of Barca at the top of the table with a victory, It will be Xabi Alonso’s first El Clasico as Real Manager.

According to report, the European champions will close their retractable roof of their €1 billion renovated stadium for the encounter – a move which they have done in a number of occasions since it became operational in 2023.

The first was against Getafe because of the poor weather but real have continued to close the roof in plethora of fixtures, specifically in important games.

The decision aims to intensify the and spectacle inside the arena for what promises to be one of the most electrifying El Clasicos in recent memory.

While no official club statement has been released yet, Spanish outlets suggest the closure was approved during match day preparations to enhanced acoustic energy. Once shut, the roof will remain closed throughout the entire game, locking in the roar of over 80,000 fans under the newly upgraded Bernabeu – a fitting stage for one of the football’s greatest rivalries.