Uoči početka dvoboja održana je minuta šutnje za bivšeg španjolskog nogometaša i osvajača Lige prvaka s Real Madridom Javiera Dorada (48), koji je preminuo u četvrtak u 48. godini nakon duge borbe s leukemijom
A basketball match between Real Madrid and Barcelona took place, with Real Madrid winning 96-91. A minute of silence was held before the game to honor the late Javier Dorda, a former Real Madrid footballer who passed away after battling leukemia. Croatian player Mario Hezonja scored 19 points for Real Madrid, while Facundo Campazzo and Janis Musa also contributed significantly. Joel Parra was the top scorer for Barcelona. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez attended the match, and Croatian captain Luka Modrić and French star Kylian Mbappé were among the notable figures in attendance. Modrić appeared visibly moved during the minute of silence.