Real Madrid travels to the Camp Nou on Sunday for their next La Liga encounter against Barcelona as they aim to break their opponents’ winning run in the league.
Real Madrid travel to Catalonia in strong form, having won their last four matches in all competitions. José Mourinho’s side appear to have recovered from a shaky start to the campaign and were particularly impressive in a 4-1 league win over Sevilla. That sharpness has carried into Europe as well, with Madrid recording successive Champions League victories — first edging Roma 4-3 and then beating RB Leipzig 4-1 in their most recent European fixture.
Real Madrid team news
Their major concern is the suspension of Vinícius Júnior, who will miss this high-profile clash as part of a four-match domestic ban handed down following an incident against Villarreal.
Mourinho’s squad depth is also stretched by injuries, with Rodrygo Goes (knee), Ferland Mendy (hip) and young defender Raúl Asencio (leg) all unavailable for the trip.
These problems will require significant changes, with Yan Diomande likely to operate on the left wing in Vinícius’s absence.
At the back, the shortage of recognised defenders could see midfielder Federico Valverde used at right-back to help contain Barcelona’s attacking threat.
Real Madrid predicted lineup
Possible Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Valverde, Konate, Huijsen, Cucurella; Tchouameni, Bernardo; Guler, Bellingham, Diomande; Mbappe
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 9pm BST on Sunday, 25th October.
How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid?
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on Premier Sports 1.
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