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Real Madrid vs Barcelona
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Form and Head to Head Record
Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory in their latest match against Juventus in the Champions League. Overall, Los Blancos have been in excellent form, winning four consecutive matches. Their last loss was 5-2 away at Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona triumphed 6-1 over Olympiacos in their midweek Champions League fixture. The Blaugrana have also demonstrated strong form, winning four of their last six games. Notably, both teams have scored in Barcelona's last six games.
The previous encounter between these two giants saw Barcelona emerge victorious with a thrilling 4-3 win at Camp Nou in LaLiga.
Barcelona have dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning four consecutive matches against Madrid. Barcelona have also won their last three away matches against Real Madrid in all competitions. Both teams have scored in four of the previous five meetings.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Carreras, Asencio, Militão, Valverde; Bellingham, Tchouaméni, Güler; Júnior, Mbappé, Mastantuono
Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Balde, García, Cubarsí, Koundé; De Jong, Pedri; Rashford, López, Yamal; Torres
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Team News
Real Madrid will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger and Dani Carvajal due to injury, weakening their defensive options. Dean Huijsen is also injured, and Ferland Mendy is doubtful, further compounding their defensive woes. However, Kylian Mbappé has recovered from his injury and is set to lead the attack.
Barcelona are facing a significant injury crisis, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi, Robert Lewandowski, Joan García, Raphinha, and Dani Olmo all sidelined. This severely impacts their squad depth and attacking prowess.
Who are the betting favourites in Real Madrid vs Barcelona?
Despite the poor recent head-to-head record, Real Madrid are 10/11 favourites to get the win in El Clasico. Barcelona are 5/2, and the draw can be backed at 17/5.
| Real Madrid vs Barcelona Odds | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid Win | 10/11 | William Hill |
| Draw | 17/5 | SpreadEx |
| Barcelona Win | 5/2 | bet365 |
Odds last updated at 10:00am Sunday 26th October.
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Macca's 4/1 Bet Builder Tip for Real Madrid vs Barcelona
Lamine Yamal to Score or Assist
Lamine Yamal looks an excellent angle here. The 18 year old has been electric this season, registering three goals and five assists in just seven appearances across all competitions. He’s delivered a goal contribution in six of those seven, with his only blank coming in a difficult Champions League game against PSG where he still managed four shots and created one big chance.
Yamal’s consistency against Real Madrid also stands out. He’s registered a goal or assist in each of his last four Clásico meetings, producing two goals and three assists during that run. With Raphinha and Lewandowski still out, Barcelona’s attacking burden will once again fall heavily on his shoulders and given how frequently he gets into dangerous shooting positions cutting in from the right, the odds on him to score or assist looks more than fair value.
Over 5.5 Cards
The El Clásico rivalry has reignited in full force and discipline often goes out the window when these two meet. Each of the last four head to heads has produced over 5.5 cards, with tempers consistently flaring and both sets of players showing plenty of bite.
There’s been a noticeable uptick in intensity this season too, with both teams feeding off the renewed tension surrounding the title race. These matches are rarely just about football anymore, tactical fouls and heated confrontations are almost guaranteed in these games and the younger players like Yamal are being vocal about them on social media.
Given the recent history and the fiery atmosphere expected at the Bernabéu another card heavy encounter should be in store.
Kylian Mbappé to Score
Few players relish the big stage like Kylian Mbappé and El Clásico has quickly become one of his favourite hunting grounds. The Frenchman has found the net in each of his last three meetings with Barcelona including a hat trick in their most recent head to head and has now scored 11 goals in eight appearances against the Catalans across all competitions.
He arrives at the Bernabéu in typically lethal form, having scored in eight of his last nine matches and already boasts 10 La Liga goals this season. His pace and movement have repeatedly exposed Barcelona’s defensive line, a unit that has failed to keep a clean sheet in its last six games.
The bet builder pays a best price of 4/1 with Paddy Power at the time of publishing.
