Real Madrid vs Barcelona Preview, Prediction, Team News And Confirmed Lineups

Read SportsCasting’s Real Madrid vs Barcelona preview, team news, predicted lineups, and score prediction ahead of Saturday’s huge El Clasico.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Preview

The much-anticipated El Clasico is set to ignite Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night as Real Madrid and Barcelona clash in a La Liga showdown.

The Catalan giants currently hold a three-point advantage atop the table, but Los Blancos have been in impressive form, culminating in a stunning comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League midweek.

Barca haven’t won at the Bernabeu in La Liga since March 2022, so Madrid’s recent momentum and the absence of key Barcelona players could swing the balance in their favour.

However, off the back of a huge 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich, Hansi Flick’s side are in fine form in front of goal, having scored 17 goals in their last four games.

Vinicius hat trick for Real Madrid vs. Dortmund on Tuesday 🔥
Raphinha hat trick for Barcelona vs. Bayern on Wednesday 🔥

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona Team News

Both teams have suffered injury setbacks ahead of the clash. Real Madrid will be without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and winger Rodrygo, leaving Carlo Ancelotti with some tough decisions to make.

Barcelona, on the other hand, have welcomed back Fermin Lopez, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Dani Olmo from injuries. However, they will still be missing key players like Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, and Ronald Araujo.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Confirmed Lineups

Real Madrid: Lunin; Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Camavinga, Tchouameni; Bellingham, Valverde; Mbappe, Vinicius Jr

Barcelona: Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; Pedri, Fermin, Casado; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction

This El Clasico promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams in good form and eager to claim victory. While Real Madrid have the momentum, particularly in the league, Barcelona’s attacking prowess make them a formidable opponent.

Ultimately, a draw seems like the most likely outcome, with both teams likely to cancel each other out in a closely contested match. Here’s hoping it’s a goal fest.

Prediction: Real Madrid 2-2 Barcelona