El Clasico is back for the 2024/25 season, with Real Madrid taking on Barcelona in La Liga on Saturday night.
Despite Madrid being the reigning La Liga champions, Barcelona has had a strong start to the season under new manager Hansi Flick, losing only two games, with just one in the league. They currently sit three points ahead of their rivals after ten matches.
Recent history favors Real Madrid in this fixture, with four consecutive competitive wins, including two inspired by Jude Bellingham last season. Madrid has the opportunity to level points with Barcelona this weekend and claim bragging rights in the derby.
Both teams secured impressive wins in the Champions League midweek, setting the stage for their upcoming clash.
Real Madrid overcame a two-goal deficit to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2, while Barcelona defeated Bayern Munich 4-1, with Raphinha scoring a hat-trick.
Here is a guide to the first Clasico of the season.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
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Real Madrid |
Barcelona |
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Real Madrid 5-2 Borussia Dortmund – 22/10/24 |
Barcelona 4-1 Bayern Munich – 23/10/24 |
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Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid – 19/10/24 |
Barcelona 5-1 Sevilla – 20/10/24 |
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Real Madrid 2-0 Villarreal – 05/10/24 |
Deportivo Alaves 0-3 Barcelona – 06/10/24 |
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Lille 1-0 Real Madrid – 02/10/24 |
Barcelona 5-0 Young Boys – 01/10/24 |
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Real Madrid 3-2 Alaves – 29/09/24 |
Osasuna 4-2 Barcelona – 28/10/24 |
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Country |
TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
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United Kingdom |
Premier Sports 1, Premier Sports Player, LaLigaTV |
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United States |
fuboTV, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, ESPN App |
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Canada |
TSN3, TSN+ |
Madrid’s win over Dortmund came at a cost, with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and winger Rodrygo picking up injuries that will keep them out for a few weeks.
Manager Ancelotti might opt for the 4-3-1-2 formation that was successful last season, with Andriy Lunin in goal, and Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior up front.
Defenders David Alaba and Dani Carvajal are still sidelined, but Brahim Diaz is close to returning after a month out and could be on the bench.
Predicted Real Madrid lineup vs Barcelona (4-3-1-2): Lunin; Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Bellingham; Vinicius, Mbappe.