The moment all soccer fans have been waiting for is here. Today, Barcelona and Real Madrid will face off at Camp Nou in a highly anticipated Clasico in the 2021-22 La Liga. Here, find out how both sides will line up. The game will be broadcast in the US by ESPN+.
El Blaugrana didn't get off to a great start to the season as they struggled to get over Lionel Messi's departure. But Ronald Koeman's men got back on track and head into this clash aiming to pick up their third straight win.
Los Merengues, on the other hand, were stopped after a promising beginning to the Spanish league. Carlo Ancelotti's boys, however, arrive at this game in high spirits after a convincing win in the UEFA Champions League.
Barcelona starting lineup
Koeman knows that Pedri, Ronald Araujo, Martin Braithwaite and Ousmane Dembele are ruled out for this game, although the latter could make a last-minute return. However, the Dutchman would have the team in mind, waiting for Jordi Alba to fully recover.
This will be Barcelona's starting XI to face the rivals: Marc Andre Ter Stegen; Oscar Mingueza, Gerard Pique, Eric Garcia, Jordi Alba; Sergio Busquets, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi; Sergiño Dest, Memphis Depay, Ansu Fati.
Real Madrid starting Starting XI
Carlo Ancelotti expects to have Dani Caravajal back, but he won't risk him if he's not ready, leaving room for Nacho or Lucas Vazquez to take over at right-back. Eden Hazard wouldn't make it to this game, so the rest of the team would look practically unchanged.
Real Madrid lineup to face Barcelona: Thibaut Courtois; Lucas Vazquez, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy; Casemiro, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric; Rodrygo, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Jr.
El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid will have the soccer community in for a treat again this weekend. To watch this exciting game in the US, make sure you tune in to ESPN+.
