Watching El Clásico on a Saturday evening is a thrilling experience. Here’s an exclusive match preview from Sportsmacro experts for the highly anticipated clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid approaches El Clásico unbeaten in La Liga after ten rounds, sitting in second place, just three points behind Barcelona. In their most recent league match, they secured a 2-1 away victory over Celta Vigo.
During the midweek Champions League action, Los Blancos executed an incredible comeback against Borussia Dortmund. After trailing 0-2 at halftime, they rallied to a stunning 5-2 win, highlighted by a hat-trick from Vinicius. However, the squad faces a setback with the injury to first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Andriy Lunin, known for his reliability and penalty-saving skills, is expected to step in.
Barcelona
Barcelona remains atop the standings with only one league defeat, holding a three-point lead over Real Madrid. Recently, Xavi’s side displayed their dominance with a 5-1 victory over Sevilla at home.
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They also showcased a strong performance in the Champions League, dominating Bayern Munich with a 4-1 win, taking long-awaited revenge for previous defeats. Raphinha starred in that match, netting a hat-trick. Although Barcelona has a few injuries to contend with, their key players are prepared for El Clásico.
Probable Line-ups
Real Madrid: Lunin, Mendy, Rudiger, Militao, Vazquez, Valverde, Camavinga, Modric, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr., Mbappe.
Barcelona: Pena, Kounde, Martinez, Balde, Pedri, Casado, De Jong, Raphinha, Lewandowski, Yamal.
Match Facts
Real Madrid has won all five of their home games in La Liga this season.
Barcelona has secured five wins in six away matches this season.
Odds:
Real Madrid Win – 2.03
Draw – 4.05
Barcelona Win – 3.35
Head-to-Head
The storied rivalry continues, with Real Madrid sweeping last season’s encounters, winning 4-1 in the Spanish Super Cup, 2-1 away, and 3-2 at home in La Liga.
Prediction
Both teams head into El Clásico with confidence after impressive Champions League victories and strong league performances. With the fierce rivalry, motivation is at an all-time high. This match has the potential for high-scoring action, so betting on over 3.5 total goals could be a worthwhile wager.
