Barcelona vs Real Madrid prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On October 25, 2026, Barcelona will face Real Madrid in the 10th round of Spain's La Liga. It will be El Clásico, and the visitors cannot afford to lose.
Barcelona - Real Madrid team news and expert analysis
Last season, the giants from Camp Nou somehow managed to lose knockout ties against Atlético in both the Copa del Rey and the Champions League. As a result, they had to settle for defending their titles in the Spanish Super Cup and La Liga. This season, they began with nothing but wins in all competitions. They even cruised past Betis 5-2. However, their Champions League clash with PSG this week brought their first setback in the form of a defeat.
The capital club have not won a single trophy since the beginning of 2025, consistently finishing behind the Catalans. Mourinho was brought in to change that, but since his return, the team have suffered defeats to strong opponents, Betis and Atlético, while the favourites also looked unconvincing in several other matches. They did, however, demolish Sevilla 4-1 in the previous round. This week, they matched that scoreline against RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
The champions of the previous two La Liga seasons are dominating the current campaign, averaging 4.33 goals scored and just one conceded. By comparison, the runners-up have scored 2.56 goals and conceded one.
Previous meetings: Barcelona - Real Madrid
In the last seven El Clásico encounters, Flick's men have recorded five wins in regular time and one in extra time, suffering just one defeat.
The Catalans are still clearly the stronger side. They should be able to win at home (odds – 1.63).
Barcelona - Real Madrid: key statistics and trends
- Barcelona won every match in all competitions from the start of the season until their meeting with PSG
- Both teams scored in 56% of Barcelona's matches, with an average total of 5.33 goals per game
- Real Madrid have already suffered two defeats this season
- Both teams scored in 67% of Real Madrid's matches, with an average total of 3.56 goals per game
Barcelona - Real Madrid: possible starting lineups
Barcelona play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Joan García — Eric García, Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Cancelo — Rodri, Pedri, Fermín López — Lamine Yamal, Adeyemi, Gabriel Jesus
Real Madrid play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Courtois — Dumfries, Konaté, Rüdiger, Cucurella — Tchouaméni, Bernardo Silva, Bellingham — Arda Güler, Diomande, Mbappé
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