
Date: Sunday 19th March, 2023
Time: 9:00 pm
Stadium Spotify Camp Nou
Referee Ricardo De Burgos (Spain)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Barcelona
Barcelona had initially been hopeful of having Ousmane Dembele available for this match, but it has come too soon, with the France international still out for the hosts due to a hamstring issue.
Pedri had been expected to return from a hamstring problem of his own, with the midfielder proving his fitness last week after sitting out the team's last six matches in all competitions, but he suffered discomfort in training on Friday and has therefore been left out.
Ronald Araujo is also available after missing the clash with Athletic last weekend through suspension, and the Uruguay international will come into the starting side for this match.
Alejandro Balde is expected to be given the nod over Jordi Alba at left-back, while Gavi is likely to be pushed further forward to join Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski in attack.
Barcelona possible starting lineup:
Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Balde; F de Jong, Busquets, Kessie; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Gavi
Real Madrid
As for Real Madrid, David Alaba remains on the sidelines with a hamstring issue, while Alvaro Rodriguez is suspended for the visitors in El Clasico.
Ferland Mendy was back on the bench against Liverpool after recovering from a hamstring problem, while Karim Benzema is fit despite being forced off in the Champions League last-16 second leg following a knock.
Ancelotti has decisions to make in midfield, and it seems likely that Toni Kroos will be the player to miss out, with Aurelien Tchouameni expected to come back into the side.
Nacho should keep hold of his starting role at left-back, with Federico Valverde featuring alongside Benzema and Vinicius Junior in the front three for the reigning champions.
Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Nacho; Tchouameni, Camavinga, Modric; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius
Prediction: Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid
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