Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Preview, Head-to-head, Time, Players to watch out for & Predicted lineups

Barcelona will host Real Madrid for the first time at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in the La Liga. A place at the top of the table will be at stake when the two familiar foes renew their rivalries once again. The match will start at 7:45 PM IST on Saturday.

3 things you need to know

• Barcelona to host Real Madrid in La Liga
• Real Madrid top the La Liga table currently
• Barcelona are undefeated this campaign so far

Real Madrid have maintained their stronghold in the Spanish top flight and their sole aim would be to avoid a second defeat in the La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti has seven victories and six losses in the El Clasico as Los Blancos boss and the Italia definitely knows the art of winning in this particular fixture.

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Xavi's Barcelona lifted the La Liga title last season and there will be enough optimism for the Catalans to bring out their best at their makeshift home on Saturday. Despite their financial struggles, Barcelona have done pretty well with their resources and another exciting EL Clasico could be on the cards.

Players to watch out for in El Clasico

Real Madrid

Jude Bellingham: Surprisingly Jude Bellingham has emerged as Real Madrid's highest goal scorer so far and the midfielder will be the man to watch out for in his maiden El Clasico.

Barcelona: 

Robert Lewandowski: Robert Lewandowski is fit and will be raring to go again Real Madrid

Injury news

Real Madrid: Real Madrid are battling a severe injury crisis as Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao are already on the sidelines with ACL tears while new signing Arda Guler hasn't featured yet

Barcelona: Jules Koundé, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong & Raphinha will be unavailable but Robert Lewandowski will be in line to return in this match.

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Head to Head

Matches played: 40

Barcelona: 19

Draw: 7

Real Madrid: 14

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid: Kepa; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Mendy; Tchouameni, Kroos, Valverde; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius

Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Cancelo, Araujo, Christensen, Balde; Romeu, Lopez, Gundogan; Yamal, Lewandowski, Gavi.