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FC Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction vs Real Madrid

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What a devastating defeat for FC Barcelona in midweek. To fight all the way back against Inter Milan, to take the lead in the closing minutes, to have a chance to ice it as the final moments ticked away, and then to only lose it in extra time. Just an emotional roller coaster, of the most extreme kind. Now comes El Clasico, and another match that is sure to be high in emotional … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at FC Barcelona (El Clasico)

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If you're a Madrista, this just doesn't seem to be your season, I'm sorry to tell you. Your bitter arch-rivals, FC Barcelona have already beaten you twice this season. The first time came in late October, for the Bernabeu edition of this season's La Liga El Clasico. Then, more recently, Real Madrid dropped the Copa Del Rey Final to Catalonia Club. Factor in the Champions … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at FC Barcelona (El Clasico)

Real Madrid at FC Barcelona Team News: Rodrygo, Alejandro Balde, Marc Casado, Pablo Torre

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Every El Clasico is massive, but we could have a La Liga title decisive edition of the series this Sunday. Lots of team news to cover for the crunch clash in Catalonia, and we'll start with the visitors. Real Madrid attacking midfielder Rodrygo missed out against Celta Vigo last time due to a fever, but the Brazilian is expected to make a full recovery in time to make the … [Read more...] about Real Madrid at FC Barcelona Team News: Rodrygo, Alejandro Balde, Marc Casado, Pablo Torre

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Real Madrid (El Clasico)

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Gavi, Frenkie de Jong and Dani Olmo are all back to match fitness for FC Barcelona, but are they ready to feature from kick off and go the full 90 minutes at Real Madrid? Well, the first name in that trio, most likely not, as he recently recovered from a very long term injury. However, the other two members of that triad could receive an El Clasico starting assignment, … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Real Madrid (El Clasico)

Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona (El Clasico)

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There is no bigger match, obviously, in football than El Clasico, this weekend. It goes without saying that every time these two arch-rivals get together, it's huge! But when it's first place versus second place, like we have going on here, the magnitude just reaches another gear. So far, FC Barcelona are having the better season, and they sit higher in the table. However, … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona (El Clasico)

Real Madrid Team News vs Barcelona: Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois

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It is here! The first El Clasico of the season, as Real Madrid prepares to host FC Barcelona on Saturday night. And they'll do so with two new injury concerns, as Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and forward Rodrygo have both been ruled out of the heated rivalry clash. The 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund came at a massive cost, as both Courtois and Rodrygo suffered muscular … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Barcelona: Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois

FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Real Madrid

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FC Barcelona have no one to blame but themselves for crashing out of the UEFA Champions League. They had the tie in hand, on the competition's most notorious chokers, Paris Saint-Germain, and they let it slip away. It is too bad, for Xavi and his supporters that his exit season will not end up with any real glory to speak of. Sunday is their last chance to try and hold on to … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Real Madrid

Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona

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They are known as Los Reyes Del Europa ("The Kings of Europe") for a reason. Real Madrid just get it done, period, full stop, when it comes to continental competition. It was thrilling and enthralling last night, in Manchester, and the final result saw the current European champions knocked off, and the underdog Los Blancos moving on to the UEFA Champions League … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona

Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at FC Barcelona (El Clasico)

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said he already knows how he's going to approach Saturday's HUGE El Clasico in Catalonia. "I have a clear idea," Ancelotti said about his side's plan for the big game at FC Barcelona. "After this game (the 2-1 win last at Braga in the UEFA Champions League), it is pretty clear what we want to do. And that is to try to win." "To do all we … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at FC Barcelona (El Clasico)