Former Real Madrid midfielder Clarence Seedorf will be at Real Madrid Cafe in Dubai for El Clasico. Sergio Perez / Reuters
Former Real Madrid midfielder Clarence Seedorf will be at Real Madrid Cafe in Dubai for El Clasico. Sergio Perez / Reuters
Former Real Madrid midfielder Clarence Seedorf will be at Real Madrid Cafe in Dubai for El Clasico. Sergio Perez / Reuters
Former Real Madrid midfielder Clarence Seedorf will be at Real Madrid Cafe in Dubai for El Clasico. Sergio Perez / Reuters

Watch Real Madrid v Barcelona with Clarence Seedorf in Dubai


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Real Madrid fans in the UAE are being encouraged to head to the Real Madrid Cafe to watch Saturday’s El Clasico where they will be joined by Clarence Seedorf for the match.

Madrid take on fierce rivals Barcelona at 9.15pm (UAE time) at the Santiago Bernabeu in what could prove a pivotal moment in the Primera Liga title race.

Barcelona lead Madrid by three points following 11 matches and Rafa Benitez’s side will be looking to draw level with a victory on Saturday.

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Real Madrid Cafe is preparing for El Clasico by inviting football fans to the venue for the match. As well as a grand competition on offer, those in attendance will be able to watch the game alongside former Madrid midfielder Seedorf.

Former Netherlands international Seedorf spent three seasons at Madrid where he helped the club win the 1997 Primera Liga title and the 1998 Uefa Champions League. Seedorf, 39, is the first and only player to win the Champions League with three different clubs. He also won the tournament with Ajax in 1995 and AC Milan in 2003 and 2007.

To attend Real Madrid Cafe for El Clasico, pre-booking is essential. Tickets are exclusively sold at the venue and includes food and selected beverages. Tickets are priced at Dh250 per person. The evening will begin from 8pm with kick off at 9.15pm.

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