A win in this match would propel Barcelona above Real Madrid in the league standings, even though Barcelona remains the only team yet to suffer a loss in La Liga this season, boasting seven wins and three draws. Their recent 2-1 Champions League triumph over Shakhtar Donetsk further showcased their unbeaten run in all competitions, with ten wins and three draws.
Barcelona has been dominant at home, winning all five of their La Liga fixtures, with four of them ending with clean sheets, although their last three victories required late goals, including a memorable 23-second strike by 17-year-old Marc Guiu against Athletic Bilbao. The team's injury concerns may lead to the inclusion of several young talents in the lineup.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup
On the other hand, Real Madrid has only suffered one loss this season in competitive matches, securing 11 wins and one draw. Their recent 2-1 victory over Braga saw Rodrygo ending a goal drought, with Vinícius Júnior playing a pivotal role. The team appears to be in top form as they approach this highly anticipated fixture.
Despite some concerns about Jude Bellingham's late withdrawal, Real Madrid's manager Carlo Ancelotti remains optimistic. Real Madrid has enjoyed success in recent away matches against Barcelona, with only one loss in their last six meetings, including a resounding 4-0 victory in the Copa del Rey semi-final second-leg last April.
Key players to watch include Ferran Torres, who has been influential in Barcelona's recent matches with three goal contributions in his last three league games against Real Madrid. Vinícius Jr has a history of breaking the deadlock in El Clásico matches, as he opened the scoring in Real's 4-0 win last season.
Both teams have displayed an exciting trend of scoring goals in both halves in their last six La Liga head-to-head encounters, with Real Madrid winning four of those matchups.
No comments:
Post a Comment