Brace yourselves for the clash of the Titans as Barcelona and Real Madrid set the stage ablaze in their first El Clasico showdown of the 2023-24 La Liga season.
This fixture not only embodies a historic rivalry but also carries immense significance in the current league standings.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Preview
Right now, Real Madrid is leading the La Liga with 25 points. Barcelona is right behind with 24 points. This match could decide who gets to be the top team.
Last season, Barcelona won this fixture 2-1 on their way to winning the league title.
Hence, considering that this game might potentially decide the champion of this La Liga season, there is no wonder that this game holds significance for both teams.
Barcelona rides an impressive 13-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, standing tall as the sole unbeaten team in La Liga this season.
In their recent Champions League venture, they secured a 2-1 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk, showcasing their prowess and leading Group H with three wins.
Real Madrid, with only one blemish this season in the form of a defeat against Atletico Madrid, presents an equally formidable front.
They sit at the top of Group C in the Champions League, their most recent conquest being a 2-1 win against Braga.
In this high-stakes encounter, both teams find themselves grappling with key player absences.
While we are still waiting for the final lineups from Barcelona. The squad looks promising, as injured Pedri, Kounde, Lewandowski, and De Jong trained with the team group before this game and might be available for this clash.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, copes without the services of Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao, who are nursing long-term knee injuries.
Pedri, Kounde, de Jong, Raphinha, and Lewandowski all trained with the group today. 👀 pic.twitter.com/ilBkxD1brj
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 27, 2023
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Predictions
As both teams exhibit remarkable form, the tactical battle between Xavi and Ancelotti is anticipated to be a defining factor in the match.
Barcelona’s unbeaten streak and Real Madrid’s consistency in both domestic and European competitions set the stage for an action-packed encounter.
📋✅ Our squad for #ElClásico! pic.twitter.com/okZWO3v2pc
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) October 27, 2023