El Clasico: Preview Barcelona vs Real Madrid
El Clasico: Preview Barcelona vs Real Madrid as the biggest La Liga 2023/24 fixture this year is edging, and the world is excited.
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The league supremacy, the rivalry, the honor, everything will be sorted out this weekend when Los Blancos match to Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys to face defending champions Barca.
Besides all of the above, the order atop league standings may change after the first El Clasico of this season closes.
The two sides are again expected to duel for the La Liga title this season, with champions Barcelona entering the clash just a point adrift of league leaders Real Madrid.
Both teams have enjoyed productive openings to the season, but Saturday’s Clasico will doubtlessly set the tone for how the rest of the 2023/24 campaign plays out at La Liga’s summit.
Current form (all competitions)
- Barcelona: WWDWW
- Real Madrid: WDWWW
H2H (La Liga only)
- Barcelona 2-1 Real Madrid (20/3/2023)
- Real Madrid 3-1 Barcelona (16/10/2022)
- Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona (21/3/2022)
- Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid (24/10/2021)
- Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona (11/4/2021)
- Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid (24/10/2020)
- Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona (2/3/2020)
Team news
Xavi will face the toughest test since the start of this season, with many key players in major doubts about missing the clash against Madrid.
Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, and Raphinha have all returned to training ahead of Saturday’s game, and there’s particular optimism about Lewandowski’s status.
Joao Felix should be fit despite picking up a knock on Wednesday, but Pedri will not make it on time. Jules Kounde and Sergi Roberto are also expected to be absent.
Real Madrid team news
Except for Thibaut Courtois’s and Eder Militao’s long-term absences, Jude Bellingham is the only worrying case.
The English superstar got a minor adductor injury, but Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti confirmed his pivotal player will be fit to feature.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Real Madrid
Barca predicted lineup vs Madrid (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Cancelo, Araujo, Christensen, Balde; Romeu, Lopez, Gundogan; Yamal, Felix, Gavi.
Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Barcelona
Madrid predicted lineup vs Barca (4-3-1-2): Kepa; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Mendy; Tchouameni, Kroos, Valverde; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius.
Prediction
Barcelona will fight to the last breath to maintain the unbeaten run while aiming at the top of the standings. Meanwhile, Madrid will have to overcome the away syndrome they have been suffering so far this season, and no opponent or event is better than El Clasico.
Prediction: Barcelona 2-1 Real Madrid
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