Opta tips Barcelona to beat Real Madrid in El Clásico: Preview, key stats and predictions

Opta's supercomputer backs LaLiga leaders Barcelona with a 54.4% win probability against Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou. Madrid head into El Clásico missing the suspended Vinícius Júnior and ill Thibaut Courtois as they try to close the six-point gap.

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Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid CF celebrates after scoring his team s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026 27

Thibaut Courtois / Photo source: Real Madrid