Real Madrid vs Barcelona

EL CLASICO is HERE and while one club is celebrating being the reigning Spanish and European champions, the other is having a good domestic season des.

[Betfair](https://www.betfair.com/sport/football/spanish-la-liga/117) correct at the time of publication. [Barcelona](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1232720/barcelona/) is on Premier Sports 1 in the UK. [Thibaut Courtois](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/thibaut-courtois) is a doubt and the Belgian goalkeeper missed the last four games with a back injury. [Ballon d'Or takes place on Monday](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19880750/ballon-dor-how-to-watch-confirmed-nominees/) and Karim Benzema and Luka Modric are among the favourites to claim the coveted prize - a win for Los Blancos would set up a fun Monday for the two of them. [Real Madrid](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1250296/real-madrid/) look in fine fettle heading into this clash at the Bernabeu, months after sealing a wonderful LaLiga and Champions League double whammy. [Barca manager Xavi Hernandez's future looks uncertain](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20122017/barcelona-xavi-walk-out-clasico/) after months of financial turmoil at the Nou Camp, following a summer where players refused to take a pay cut and the president called them out in public.

El Clasico is back to being a top of the table clash with Real Madrid and Barcelona tied on points at the La Liga summit. The first of their two league ...

— Barcelona have some key injuries at the back: Ronald Araujo (hip) is out, as are Andreas Christensen and Hector Bellerin. The German international will be fitted with a custom mask to protect the wound should he enter the game. Barcelona's main kit sponsor Spotify is promoting Drake's milestone of 50 billion downloads, the first artist to reach that mark on the music streaming platform. It's the owl logo of 115 mins to kick: Antonio Rudiger will be wearing a mask for this match to protect the gash that he suffered while scoring the stoppage-time equalizer in the UEFA Champions League. Still, defeat in this match would see Xavi's job security teeter on the brink. However, he says "this is a game to enjoy," so he wants himself and his players to get back to having fun on the pitch. It's a massive opportunity for the Dutch international to prove he belongs in the lineup after being cast aside by Xavi for much of this season so far. Real Madrid, meanwhile, are charging ahead in Champions League action but will want to maintain control of La Liga given that's really all Barcelona have left to play for. Barcelona all but confirmed a second consecutive group stage exit in the Champions League on Wednesday, meaning they will likely begin to prioritize La Liga, which makes this match extra important. El Clasico is back to being a top-of-the-table clash as Real Madrid and Barcelona enter the match tied atop La Liga.

With the two biggest clubs in Spain sitting level on points atop the La Liga table, El Clasico brings a certain extra bite to the Bernabeu as one of the ...

Real Madrid have struggled mightily with progression in the absence of Luka Modric, and seeing its attacking moves sputter. While Barcelona have been exceptional defensively this season, they have key players missing at the center-back spot. Xavi will have to decide between sticking with Marcos Alonso at left-back, or bringing Jordi Alba or Alex Balde off the bench. Barcelona, meanwhile, are under serious pressure after their Champions League disaster against Inter Milan, and Xavi will be looking to win at all costs. Ronald Araujo is out until the middle of November with a hip injury and it'll be a race against time for him to even be fit for Uruguay's World Cup campaign. Another game-time decision is that of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who has missed the last four matches with a back issue. Luka Modric has missed time lately this season, but he returned for league action against Getafe last weekend and was brought off the bench against Shakhtar Donetsk midweek, so it's safe to assume he'll start in El Clasico on Sunday. If he can't go, Nacho Fernandez should retain his place at center-back, with Eder Militao likely to come in after a midweek rest. Of their seven victories, four have come by a single goal, and they have also benefited from a red card shown to their opponents in three different matches. was also rested midweek, brought off the bench for a 33-minute midweek cameo. Karim Benzema was left off the squad entirely against Shakhtar, but will return for El Clasico. The two sides are both unbeaten, with seven wins and a draw each.

EL CLASICO is HERE and while one club is celebrating being the reigning Spanish and European champions, the other is having a good domestic season des.

Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona - Barcelona substitution I don't think we played badly, but in the first half we made mistakes in the transitions and the areas in which Real Madrid are strongest. Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona - Real Madrid substitution Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona In those moments, we had to stand firm and we had to defend. Real Madrid 3-1 Barcelona Their goals came when we appeared strongest, but that's their strength. We knew there would be periods where we would have to suffer because they keep the ball so well. We want to thank our fans for the incredible atmosphere they created. We're happy with the win and we're happy with the performance. - RESULT: Barcelona 3-1 Real Madrid

Follow live updates as the rivals clash in a top-of-the-table fixture at the Bernabeu.

No clear sighters of goal for Barcelona today at all. Ansu Fati on for Dembele in another Barca change. 72’ - Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona It’s starting to get a little more desperate for the visitors but Real still look extremely composed. 76’ - Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona Yellow card now for Gavi for launching into a tackle. 80’ - Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona 84’ - Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona Fati almost equalises! 87’ - Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona VAR has a look but although Eric stands on his foot, it could also be offside. 90’ - Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona

Arguably the biggest game in world football is back, and you can't miss it. Barcelona and Real Madrid currently sit first and second in La Liga respectively, ...

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