Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona: where to watch, schedule and probable lineups for El Clasico de Espana
The Santiago Bernabeu will be the stage for a new edition of El Clasico. Real Madrid will seek to end the Blaugrana's dominance of recent years.
This Sunday, October 26, the 262nd edition of El Clasico de Espana will take place. Real Madrid will host FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu. This is a duel for the lead in LaLiga. The match is from Matchday 10 of the season.
Real Madrid is the home team and has maintained a devastating pace at the Santiago Bernabeu (undefeated). So far, the Merengue team leads the tournament with 24 points after 9 matches (7 wins and 3 draws). Xabi Alonso's team maintains a balance between their defense and attack: 25 goals scored and only 8 conceded.
"We are where we are and we are in good shape for El Clasico. I have seen the team eager to do well and we also need the support of the Santiago Bernabeu," said Xabi Alonso.
The other side is FC Barcelona. Hansi Flick's team is vying for the top spot in Spanish football. The Blaugranas have 21 points (6 wins and 3 draws). The Catalans have accumulated 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches. As usual, FC Barcelona averaged 62% possession.
“Facing a team like Madrid always requires extra effort. It's not just a matter of tactics; it's a matter of mentality and concentration. It's always an important match,” acknowledged Hansi Flick. His charges have very similar records to their opponents (22 goals scored and 7 conceded).
In the last ten Clasicos, FC Barcelona has shown a marked superiority with six wins. Real Madrid has only managed a pair of victories and two draws. The Blaugrana have won four consecutive Clasicos.
Injuries before the Clasico
For Real Madrid, David Alaba is confirmed out with a knee injury; Dani Carvajal is doubtful due to muscle discomfort, and Eduardo Camavinga is suffering from an adductor strain. For FC Barcelona, ??Frenkie de Jong (ankle injury), Pedri (muscle discomfort), and Gavi (gradual return to the field) are doubts for Flick for this match.
Time and where to watch El Clasico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona in the United States.
US time: 11:15 a.m. ET / 8:15 a.m. PT. US stream: ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes.
Probable Real Madrid lineup
Thibaut Courtois, Huijsen, Eder Militao; Alvaro Carreras, Fede Valverde; Aurelien Tchouameni, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham, Brahim Diaz, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr.
Probable FC Barcelona lineup
Szczesny; Kounde, Eric Garcia, Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde; Pedri, De Jong, Fermin Lopez; Rashford, Ferran and Lamine Yamal.