Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are set to face off in a highly anticipated La Liga match at the Bernabeu on Saturday. The two teams have been bitter rivals for years, with Real Madrid as the reigning champions after winning their record-extending 36th title earlier this year. FC Barcelona is currently leading the table with a three-point advantage over Real Madrid. Both teams come into the match with big wins over German clubs, but with different contexts.

The Real Madrid lineup features goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, protected by a back line of Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, and Lucas Vazquez. In midfield, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni form a double pivot, with Luka Modric in front of them. The front two are Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe.

On the other side, FC Barcelona's lineup includes goalkeeper Inaki Pena, backed by a back four of Alejandro Balde, Inigo Martinez, Pau Cubarsi, and Jules Kounde. Marc Casado forms a pivot behind Pedri and Dani Olmo, with Raphinha on the left, Lamine Yamal on the right, and Robert Lewandowski in the middle.

The match is expected to be intense and closely watched, with both teams looking to gain an advantage in the La Liga title race.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2024/10/26/real-madrid-and-fc-barcelona-el-clasico-line-ups/