Barcelona will welcome Real Madrid at the Camp Nou in one of the biggest LaLiga El Clasicos in recent memory, knowing that a win would go a long way towards clinching the championship.
With 12 games remaining, the Blaugrana might end up with a 12-point lead because they are nine points ahead of Real Madrid going into the game. Although it wouldn’t win the championship, it would make it much more difficult for Real Madrid to contain Xavi’s team.
Predicted line-ups
It seems that Barcelona is going to be without both Pedri and Ousmane Dembele for the game as they’re unlikely to make their return from injury in time to face Real Madrid.
With recent injury concerns, Carlo Ancelotti will only be without suspended Alvaro Rodriguez and David Alaba, who won’t be making his return from injury.
Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema is anticipated to return to the starting lineup despite suffering an injury during the team’s midweek Champions League victory.
Barcelona predicted XI (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Araujo, Kounde, Christensen, Balde; De Jong, Busquets, Kessie; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Gavi.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3): Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Nacho; Camavinga, Tchouameni, Modric; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius.
When does El Clasico start?
The huge game between Barcelona and Real Madrid kicks off at 21:00 CET on Sunday, March 19, which is the local time in Barcelona.
In the UK it will begin at 20:00 GMT, which is 16:00 ET and 13:00 PT.
Where to watch El Clasico?
LaLiga Santander fans can watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid on Sunday in the UK on LaLiga TV and Viaplay UK.
For those in the United States, ESPN+ are the rights holders for LaLiga Santander.
