Barcelona vs Real Madrid – El Clasico preview, Team news.
It’s that time of the year again – Barcelona will meet Real Madrid for the 233rd time in official match – and the eyes of the whole world will watch.
Nothing compares to meetings between these two – while some derbies can split the cities or even countries, global fan-base Barcelona and Real Madrid possess promises that the whole world will be divided, and even those indifferent to the outcome of the meeting itself are often attracted to everything El Clasico brings to the table.
Nothing compares to meetings between these two – while some derbies can split the cities or even countries, global fan-base Barcelona and Real Madrid possess promises that the whole world will be divided, and even those indifferent to the outcome of the meeting itself are often attracted to everything El Clasico brings to the table.
Real Madrid are six points ahead in the standings – meaning a clear upper edge for Zinedine Zidane’s men who are furthermore fueled by the fact they are still undefeated in LaLiga this season, and that run extends to the February of the last season (25 LaLiga games since the last defeat).
However, Barcelona fans will remember their majestic streak of 39 consecutive competitive matches without defeat before the last El Clasico and a manner it all crashed down at Camp Nou – meaning and hoping something similar could happen to their rivals this time.
Head to Head:
Total number of official matches differs by one depending if you want to count 1902 Copa de la Coronacion Semi final in official matches – unlike the Spanish FA, we like to do so, seeing it as a first official Clasico (Barcelona won 1-3 by the way).
Total number of official matches differs by one depending if you want to count 1902 Copa de la Coronacion Semi final in official matches – unlike the Spanish FA, we like to do so, seeing it as a first official Clasico (Barcelona won 1-3 by the way).
Real Madrid are just in front by the number of total victories – 93 compared to 91 of Blaugrana. In LaLiga ratio is pretty similar with Los Blancos winning 72 out of 172 encounters (Barcelona 68). However, Barcelona have lost just three of the last 13 Clasicos they have played at home in all competitions (W7 D3).
Real Madrid have won five of their last nine games aganst Barca in all competitions (L4), including their last trip to Camp Nou (1-2).
Match facts:
Should Barcelona win this game, it would be their 50th victory over Real Madrid at home in LaLiga.
Barcelona have scored in each of their last 21 games against Real Madrid, the best run of a side in the Clasico history (all competitions).
Lionel Messi is the Clasico’s top scorer with 21 goals.
Only Alfredo Di Stefano (18) has scored more goals for Real Madrid than Cristiano Ronaldo (16) in Clasicos in all competitions.
Neymar has been involved in five goals in his six Clasicos (three goals and two assists).
Karim Benzema has scored five goals in his last seven LaLiga Clasicos, but just one of them came at Camp Nou.
Should Barcelona win this game, it would be their 50th victory over Real Madrid at home in LaLiga.
Barcelona have scored in each of their last 21 games against Real Madrid, the best run of a side in the Clasico history (all competitions).
Lionel Messi is the Clasico’s top scorer with 21 goals.
Only Alfredo Di Stefano (18) has scored more goals for Real Madrid than Cristiano Ronaldo (16) in Clasicos in all competitions.
Neymar has been involved in five goals in his six Clasicos (three goals and two assists).
Karim Benzema has scored five goals in his last seven LaLiga Clasicos, but just one of them came at Camp Nou.
Team news – Barcelona
Two players are doubtful for Barcelona – while Mathieu is certainly out, Iniesta and Jordi Alba are the ones who are monitored carefully – although both are doubtful for the event, sheer need could force Luis Enrique to use them. Andres Iniesta is reportedly ready to play part of the match, so it remains to be seen whether he starts or comes on later.
Two players are doubtful for Barcelona – while Mathieu is certainly out, Iniesta and Jordi Alba are the ones who are monitored carefully – although both are doubtful for the event, sheer need could force Luis Enrique to use them. Andres Iniesta is reportedly ready to play part of the match, so it remains to be seen whether he starts or comes on later.
Pique and Mascherano should lead the defensive line for the hosts, while MSN trio are expected to be in attack.
Team news – Real Madrid real
Gareth Bale is the major absence in Madrid’s squad, together with Toni Kroos. Those two should be replaced by Lucas Vazquez and Mateo Kovacic respectively, while the third place in midfield (alongside Luka Modric) will probably belong to Casemiro who looks to be healthy enough to start.
Gareth Bale is the major absence in Madrid’s squad, together with Toni Kroos. Those two should be replaced by Lucas Vazquez and Mateo Kovacic respectively, while the third place in midfield (alongside Luka Modric) will probably belong to Casemiro who looks to be healthy enough to start.
Pepe should accompany Ramos in centre-back spots with Carvajal and Marcelo marching down the full-backs.
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