Date: Saturday 28th October, 2023
Time: 3:15 pm
Stadium Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys
Referee Jesus Gil (Spain)
Goal Scorer:
Barcelona
Barcelona will definitely be without the services of three first-team players for this match, with Jules Kounde, Sergi Roberto and Pedri unavailable for selection.
Joao Felix is set to start despite limping off against Shakhtar following a heavy knock, while Raphinha is widely expected to overcome a hamstring problem to be a part of the squad.
There are still question marks over Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski, but the pair are both expected to train on Friday, as they attempt to recover from ankle problems in time for El Clasico.
Lewandowski is being tipped to start, providing that he comes through Friday's session unscathed, while 16-year-old Lamine Yamal could get the nod on the right, with Ferran Torres expected to drop to the bench.
Barcelona possible starting lineup:
Ter Stegen; Cancelo, Araujo, Martinez, Balde; Gavi, Romeu, Gundogan; Yamal, Lewandowski, Felix
Real Madrid
Real Madrid's injury situation at this stage is clearer, as Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao are definitely out with long-term knee problems, while Dani Ceballos will again miss out due to a muscular issue.
Arda Guler is back in training after recovering from a thigh problem which followed a knee operation, but the Turkey international is unlikely to be considered for selection here.
Eduardo Camavinga is widely expected to be moved into the left-back position for this match, with Toni Kroos then featuring in midfield alongside Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde.
Joselu should recover from an illness in time to make the squad, while Bellingham has confirmed that he will be available despite suffering an injury scare against Braga, and the Englishman should operate behind a front two of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.
Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Kepa; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Camavinga; Valverde, Tchouameni, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius
Prediction: Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid
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