El Clasico returns on the Camp Nou tonight as arguably world soccer’s most well-known membership rivalry is renewed as soon as extra. That is the fourth assembly of the season already between these fierce enemies, with another nonetheless on the schedule because the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final looms subsequent month. Barcelona maintain a slim lead in that after Eder Militao’s personal purpose on the Bernabeu, whereas additionally they received the Spanish Tremendous Cup however misplaced the primary LaLiga conflict in October.One other win for the Catalans right here in Xavi’s first residence Clasico can be their a centesimal on this high-profile fixture and see them take a certainly decisive 12-point lead within the title race with solely 12 video games left to play this season. They’ve put their shock loss to Almeria behind them after consecutive wins over Valencia and Athletic Membership, with Madrid marching on within the Champions League however dropping factors domestically in opposition to the likes of Actual Betis and Atletico.Karim Benzema’s health after one other knock is a significant increase for Carlo Ancelotti and Los Blancos, with the absence of Pedri a bitter tablet for Barca. Observe Barcelona vs Actual Madrid in El Clasico reside under!El Clasico updatesLive updatesShow newest updates
1679253590El Clasico throwback: Karim Benzema’s record-breaking goal1679253245Real Madrid rock up on the Camp Nou1679252893Carlo Ancelotti dealing with questions on his futureWith silverware wanting removed from sure for Actual Madrid this season, coach Ancelotti has spoken out on his future for after this season.There are even rumours he’ll take over as the following supervisor of Brazil.He mentioned: “It is an analysis that the membership has to make, not me. “I’ve mentioned many instances that I would keep right here for all times, however I believe that is unattainable. It is a determination the membership will take on the finish of the season, no matter occurs.”1679252520A usually heat welcome for the Madrid staff bus in Barcelona1679252245Tonight’s destinationA Camp Nou, albeit one which is at present a little bit of a constructing web site, will host tonight’s match.Getty Images1679251826Two adjustments for BarcelonaRonald Araujo returns from a ban to interchange Ferran Torres within the Barcelona XI.Which means Sergi Roberto will nudge upfield to type a 4-4-2 for the hosts, successfully matching up with Actual Madrid who can have Federico Valverde working in the same position.1679251363How Barcelona line up for El ClasicoBarcelona XI: Ter Stegen; Araujo, Kounde, Christensen, Balde; Sergi Roberto, Gavi, Busquets, De Jong; Raphinha, Lewandowski.Subs: Fati, Torres, Pena, Marcos Alonso, Alba, Kessie, Garcia, Torre, Tenas, Alarcon.1679251106Los Blancos unchangedCarlo Ancelotti retains with the identical line-up that beat Liverpool as Eduardo Camavinga beats Aurelien Tchouameni to finishing the midfield.Nacho Fernandez is most well-liked at left-back over the fit-again Ferland Mendy.1679250770How Actual Madrid line up tonightReal Madrid XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Nacho; Modric, Camavinga, Kroos; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius Jr.Subs: Lunin, Lopez, Vallejo, Hazard, Tchouameni, Asensio, Odriozola, Vazquez, Ceballos, Mariano, Mendy, Rodrygo.1679250537El Clasico head-to-head recordA century of Clasico victories await the Catalans in the event that they win this derby, having scored solely six fewer targets than Los Blancos of their 252 aggressive conferences.Barcelona wins: 99Draws: 52Real Madrid wins: 101