The last El Clasico of this season is set to be a pivotal encounter as Barcelona leads Real Madrid by just four points, with four matches left in the La Liga title race.
Barcelona enters as the favorites, having previously triumphed over Madrid three times this season and scoring 12 goals against four conceded. However, their recent dramatic loss to Inter in the UEFA Champions League raises concerns about their resilience, notably given the high stakes of this encounter.
In terms of player availability, both teams will face challenges. Real Madrid will miss Antonio Rudiger, who is serving a six-match suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct during the Copa del Rey final. Meanwhile, Barcelona’s star player Robert Lewandowski is recovering from a minor injury, alongside Alejandro Balde who is also not match-fit.
How to watch El Clasico
- Date: Sunday, May 11
- Time: 10:15 a.m. ET
- Location: Estadi Olìmpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain
- TV: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo (Try for free)
- Odds: Barcelona -110; Draw +300; Real Madrid +240
“As starters, I don’t think the moment is right for them,” stated Barcelona manager Hansi Flick. “Ferran [Torres] in attack and Gerard [Martin] at left-back are doing very well. Gerard’s performance in the Champions League semifinal was impressive. However, we have to consider our upcoming league matches.”
Both managers are faced with tough decisions as they weigh their options for this important match.
Predicted lineups
Barcelona: Wojciech Szczesny, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Gerard Martin, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Ferran Torres
Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois, Lucas Vazquez, Aurelien Tchouameni, Raul Asencio, Fran Garcia, Dani Ceballos, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe
