The first El-Clasico of the season is here. Barcelona will host Real, but the footballing world knows that the fixture has changed a lot over the years. Apart from Benzema and Gareth Bale, the fixture is open for new attackers to create records.
Barcelona have been having their problems on and off the pitch this year. Recent wins against Valencia and Dynamo Kyiv will give Barcelona a much-needed boost ahead of this match.
Real Madrid have been decent this season. Although after their 5-0 win over Shakhter, fans will be expecting a win in the El Clasico against a very fragile Barcelona side. Also, it will be the first El Clasico in a packed Camp Nou for 2 years.
Kick-off time
15:15 WAT.
Team News
Eric Garcia is back for Barcelona after missing the game with Dynamo Kyiv through suspension. Ronald Araujo, Ousmane Dembélé, Martin Braithwaite and Pedri all miss out through injury.
Jordi Alba is fit to play, while both Ansu Fati and Sergio Agüero will be expected to play some role.
For Real Madrid, Dani Carvajal and Eden Hazard are both back from injury. Although Manager Carlo Ancelotti is not giving any guarantees they will play.
INFO
1. Carlo Ancelotti has never won at Camp Nou.
2. Sergio Aguero has also never won against Real Madrid.
3. Barcelona have lost their last three matches against Real Madrid.
4. Busquet could become the Barcelona with the most victories in the El Classico (20).
El Clasico Possible XI
Barcelona (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Roberto, Piqué, García, Alba; De Jong, Busquets, Gavi; Dest, Memphis, Fati.
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Nacho, Militão, Alaba, Mendy; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius
In focus
Only two points separate Real Madrid in third and Barcelona in eight, a win for Barcelona will see them topple Real.
However, Vinicius Junior is finally showing how potent he can be in front of goal this season. Also his blossoming partnership with Benzema will be very key for Real Madrid today.
Score Prediction?
Barcelona 1-2 R.Madrid.
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