Barcelona have had a difficult campaign so far, both on and off the pitch, but the last week has changed the feeling around Camp Nou. First came a new contract for star midfielder Pedri ahead of a big win over Valencia in La Liga, and that was followed by a much-needed Champions League win over Dynamo Kyiv thanks to Gerard Pique's winner and a new contract for another young star in Ansu Fati. All that has seen a little optimism return to Camp Nou, and out of nowhere, Barca have crept back within two points of Real Madrid in the La Liga table. That makes this Clásico all the more appealing, but make no mistake, Barca still have their issues. Ronald Koeman's men were not particularly impressive in their win over Kyiv, and they are still struggling to take complete control of games. Real Madrid also had a torrid time of things heading into the international break, losing back-to-back games across La Liga and the Champions League. They did not play in the last round of La Liga matches due to a postponement, but they did defeat Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League during the week. Vinicius continued his excellent season with a brace, making it seven goals and five assists in 11 appearances, while Karim Benzema and Rodrygo also got on the scoresheet. Vinicius, in particular, will be hopeful of causing plenty of damage here given the question marks at right-back for Barcelona, and Rodrygo could have some fun should Alba miss out. Clásicos are always hard to call, but Real Madrid have a much clearer identity and they are far more capable of producing a cutthroat performance under pressure. Carlo Ancelotti's men have to be seen as favourites here, but there could be a few goals. 1:3
Real Madrid have won their last 3 matches against Barcelona in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Barcelona's last 6 home games (LaLiga). Real Madrid have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Barcelona in all competitions.
Ronald Araujo is sidelined due to injury, and that's not the last of the issues in defence. Jordi Alba has picked up a foot strain and is a serious doubt for this one, meaning Alejandro Balde could start. Martin Braithwaite is a long-term absentee and midfielder Pedri looks set to remain out, which is another big blow. Ousmane Dembélé is getting closer to a return, but he almost certainly won't be risked here. Dani Ceballos and Gareth Bale remain out for the foreseeable future, but there is good news for Dani Carvajal and Eden Hazard, who look set to return. Neither will be fit enough to start, but they could feature on the bench. Luka Jovic and Isco are also struggling with small injuries and are classed as doubts. Rodrygo should keep his place on the right side of the front line here having impressed with a goal last time out.
Ronald Araujo is sidelined due to injury, and that's not the last of the issues in defence. Jordi Alba has picked up a foot strain and is a serious doubt for this one, meaning Alejandro Balde could start. Martin Braithwaite is a long-term absentee and midfielder Pedri looks set to remain out, which is another big blow. Ousmane Dembélé is getting closer to a return, but he almost certainly won't be risked here. Dani Ceballos and Gareth Bale remain out for the foreseeable future, but there is good news for Dani Carvajal and Eden Hazard, who look set to return. Neither will be fit enough to start, but they could feature on the bench. Luka Jovic and Isco are also struggling with small injuries and are classed as doubts. Rodrygo should keep his place on the right side of the front line here having impressed with a goal last time out.
Barcelona have had a difficult campaign so far, both on and off the pitch, but the last week has changed the feeling around Camp Nou. First came a new contract for star midfielder Pedri ahead of a big win over Valencia in La Liga, and that was followed by a much-needed Champions League win over Dynamo Kyiv thanks to Gerard Pique's winner and a new contract for another young star in Ansu Fati. All that has seen a little optimism return to Camp Nou, and out of nowhere, Barca have crept back within two points of Real Madrid in the La Liga table. That makes this Clásico all the more appealing, but make no mistake, Barca still have their issues. Ronald Koeman's men were not particularly impressive in their win over Kyiv, and they are still struggling to take complete control of games. Real Madrid also had a torrid time of things heading into the international break, losing back-to-back games across La Liga and the Champions League. They did not play in the last round of La Liga matches due to a postponement, but they did defeat Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League during the week. Vinicius continued his excellent season with a brace, making it seven goals and five assists in 11 appearances, while Karim Benzema and Rodrygo also got on the scoresheet. Vinicius, in particular, will be hopeful of causing plenty of damage here given the question marks at right-back for Barcelona, and Rodrygo could have some fun should Alba miss out. Clásicos are always hard to call, but Real Madrid have a much clearer identity and they are far more capable of producing a cutthroat performance under pressure. Carlo Ancelotti's men have to be seen as favourites here, but there could be a few goals. 1:3
Real Madrid have won their last 3 matches against Barcelona in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Barcelona's last 6 home games (LaLiga). Real Madrid have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Barcelona in all competitions.
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