Chabi Alonso and Hans Flick have announced their lineups as Real Madrid and Barcelona prepare for the highly anticipated El Clasico. The match is set to take place at Santiago Bernabeu as part of La Liga’s tenth round of fixtures.
Lineups for El Clasico
Real Madrid will feature a midfield that boasts four players: Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Arda Güler. They will support a striking duo of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.
Barcelona’s lineup includes a forward trio comprised of Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and Marcus Rashford. The team will miss key players Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski due to injuries.
Real Madrid’s Formation
- Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
- Defense: Álvaro Carriço, Dean Huysing, Éder Militão, Fede Valverde
- Midfield: Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Güler
- Attack: Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe
Barcelona’s Formation
- Goalkeeper: Wojciech Szczęsny
- Defense: Alejandro Balde, Eric Garcia, Pau Koubarsi, Jules Koundé
- Midfield: Pedri Gonzalez, Frenkie de Jong, Fermín López
- Attack: Ferran Torres, Marcus Rashford, Lamine Yamal
Current Standings Ahead of El Clasico
Barcelona has played nine league matches this season, winning seven, drawing one, and losing one. Their only draw was against Rayo Vallecano, and their loss came against Sevilla, resulting in a heavy 1-4 defeat.
Real Madrid has the same number of fixtures, achieving eight victories and only one loss, which was also a heavy defeat against Atlético Madrid, ending 2-5. As a result, Barcelona has accumulated 22 points, placing them second in the standings, just two points behind Real Madrid, who recently regained the top spot following a narrow win against Getafe.
Historical Context in Recent El Clasicos
The 2024-2025 season has been challenging for Real Madrid against Barcelona. They have not secured a win in any of their El Clasico encounters across competitions. Their first meeting last season ended in a 0-4 loss, a devastating experience for Madrid under Carlo Ancelotti, who had previously enjoyed a four-match winning streak against Barcelona.
In their next encounter, held outside Spain in Saudi Arabia, Real Madrid initially led with a goal from Kylian Mbappe. However, Barcelona scored five consecutive goals, winning 5-2 and claiming the Supercopa title.
Their third clash took place in the Copa del Rey final, where Real Madrid appeared to secure a win but conceded a late equalizer, leading to extra time. Jules Koundé netted a crucial goal for Barcelona, securing them the trophy once again.
In their fourth matchup, held at Barcelona’s grounds, Real Madrid jumped to a two-goal lead. Nonetheless, Barcelona’s comeback resulted in a thrilling 4-3 victory, allowing them to clinch the league title.
The El Clasico rivalry is set to continue, with fans eagerly awaiting the match’s unfolding drama.
