Real Madrid vs Barcelona match is a top La Liga fixture to watch out for in the 2024 La Liga matchday 11 clash.
It will be a cracker as the two La Liga giants lock horns in what will be a top-of-the-table clash. A lot is at stake for the two teams who will be looking to get ahead in the La Liga title race.
Real Madrid Vs Barcelona preview
Real Madrid are unbeaten this season but are still lagging behind Barcelona on the table. They sit second on the table with 24 points from 10 games, comprising 7 wins and 3 draws.
Barcelona are top of the log with 27 points from 9 wins and a defeat. As usual, it will be a two-horse race for the La Liga title between the two teams. Hence, the outcome of the match could go a long way to determining who wins the La Liga title this season. While Barcelona will be looking to extend the lead on the table, Real Madrid will hope to secure victory and close up the gap on the table-toppers.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona head-to-head
The two teams are coming off winning runs both at the domestic and European scene. Barcelona put Sevilla to the rout in their last La Liga match, winning 5-1 at home before scoring another five goals to defeat Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Real Madrid scraped past Celta Vidgo with a 2-1 victory and also scored five against 2024 UEFA Champions League final opponents Borussia Dortmund at Santiago Bernabeu.
The two matches produced hat-trick scorers. Raphinha netted a hat-trick for Barcelona against Bayern, while Vinicius Jr. did the same for Los Blancos against Borussia Dortmund.
The two prolific Brazilian forwards will square up against each other in what promises to be a rollercoaster.
In the past five encounters, there have been 0 draws, with Real Madrid winning three times and Barcelona two.
Overall, the two teams have clashed 300 times in all competitions, with Barcelona winning 125 times against Real Madrid’s 111. 64 has ended in a draw.
Real Madrid Vs Barcelona team news
Real Madrid will go into the game with some key players ruled out. Thibaut Courtois is expected to return to the post after featuring against Borussia Dortmund, but Rodrygo will be missed after recently joining the injury list.
Another key blow for the Los Blancos is Dani Carvajal’s injury. The Spaniard has been ruled out of the season and will miss the match. Barcelona’s key absentee from the match is Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who has been sidelined.
Possible lineup
Barcelona: Inaki Pena; Alejandro Balde, Inigo Martínez, Pau Cubarsi, Jules Kounde; Pedri, Marc Casado; Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal; Robert Lewandowski.
Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois; Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rüdiger, Eder Militao, Lucas Vazquez; Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric, Arda Guler, Federico Valverde; Vinícius Junior, Kylian Mbappe,
Prediction
It will be a tough game between the two sides, who will be looking to boost their chances of winning the title. Adopting a more attacking style of play, more goals are likely to be scored.
With the two sides in top form, it is more likely the match will end in a draw with the sides finding the back of the net. Specifically, it will end in a 2-2 draw.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: How to Watch
The match will be broadcast by media organizations partnering with La Liga. You can also watch via online streaming platforms. Some of the channels to watch the game include ESPN, TNT, CBS Sports, BeinSPORTS, and a host of others.
