Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Confirmed lineups without Mbappe and Yamal for the Spanish Clasico in 2025-26 LaLiga Matchday 35

El Clasico is here, with lineups confirmed, as Barcelona and Real Madrid square off at the Spotify Camp Nou with the LaLiga title hanging in the balance. Don't miss a beat, follow all the action, highlights, and defining moments with our liveblog coverage.

By Santiago Tovar

Updated on May 10, 2026 02:05PM EDT

**© David Ramos and Pedro Salado/Getty Images**Pedri of Barcelona and Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid.

The LaLiga title is on the line as Barcelona and Real Madrid prepare to clash in a high-stakes El Clasico. With both giants suffering early exits from the Champions League and Copa del Rey, this represents the final piece of silverware within reach for either side this season, with lineups confirmed.

[Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid live in the USA on Fubo]

The outcome of this Matchday 35 showdown will be season-defining. Barcelona currently hold the upper hand in the standings, but Real Madrid enter the weekend knowing only a victory will keep their title hopes alive. A loss for Los Blancos would virtually hand the trophy to their rivals.

Don’t miss a moment of the action, follow every highlight and tactical shift of El Clasico with our liveblog coverage right here at Bolavip US.

02:00PM

Why are Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal not playing today?

Two of the biggest stars expected to be playing in this crucial game are sidelined. Lamine Yamal is not playing for Barcelona due to a season ending injury with Barcelona.

Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe is also sidelined due to injury, alongside other crucial names like Federico Valverde and Dani Carvajal, leaving room for a matchup with multiple emotions.

01:55PM

Real Madrid lineup

Real Madrid starting XI: Thibaut Courtois; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Fran Garcia; Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham; Brahim Diaz, Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius Jr.

📋✅ ¡Nuestro XI inicial!
🆚 @FCBarcelona_es
👉 @UnicajaBanco pic.twitter.com/G2PA1eaSeJ
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) May 10, 2026

01:50PM

Barcelona lineup

Barcelona starting XI: Joan Garcia; Joao Cancelo, Pau Cubarsi, Fermin Lopez, Eric Garcia; Gavi, Gerard Martin, Pedri; Ferran Torres, Marcus Rushford, Dani Olmo.

The chosen ones for the mission.#ElClásico pic.twitter.com/5GJB2zDxPC
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 10, 2026

01:40PM

Today's referees

Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez has been appointed to officiate the clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid. He will be joined on the field by Jose Enrique Naranjo and Diego Sanchez Rojo, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.

Full officiating team:

Referee: Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez (ESP)
Assistant Referee 1: Jose Enrique Naranjo Perez (ESP)
Assistant Referee 2: Diego Sanchez Rojo (ESP)
Fourth official: Manuel Jesus Orellana Cid (ESP)
VAR: Javier Iglesias Villanueva (ESP)

01:20PM

Kickoff time and where to watch

Barcelona vs Real Madrid will get underway at Spotify Camp Nou at 3:00 PM (ET).

Fubo will be one of the options to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the USA. Other options: ESPN+, DirecTV Stream, Sling Orange, ESPN and ESPN Deportes.

01:00PM

Barcelona and Real Madrid clash at LaLiga Matchday 35

Welcome to our live blog of LaLiga! Barcelona host Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou, with Los Merengues looking for a win to keep pace with the league leader.

Stay with us for all the action and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!

Santiago Tovar

Santiago Tovar is a bilingual sports journalist who joined Bolavip US in 2024. With over seven years of experience, he has covered a diverse range of sports, including soccer, NFL, NBA, tennis, and Formula 1. Santiago has provided real-time coverage of major events such as the 2021 Women's Copa America, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and the Davis Cup qualifiers. Before joining Bolavip US, he worked at Kienyke.com and Redmas.com.co, where he developed strategies to highlight key sports moments across websites and social media platforms.