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We are set to witness the first El Clasico of the 2025-26 season and Real Madrid and Barcelona will look to give it their absolute best in a bid to come out on top. The Real Madrid vs Barcelona La Liga 2025-26 match is set to be played at the Santiago Bernabeu and will start at 8:45 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). The El Clasico is set to be an even more special one as it is for the top spot on the La Liga 2025-26 points table. Real Madrid are current holders of the top spot on the La Liga 2025-26 points table with 24 points and Barcelona are breathing down their neck, with 22 points. In this article, we shall take a look at the El Clasico predicted starting XIs. Real Madrid vs Barcelona, El Clasico La Liga 2025-26 Free Live Streaming Online: How to Watch Spanish League Match Live Telecast on TV & Football Score Updates in IST? Real Madrid have bounced back incredibly well since the defeat to Atletico Madrid. After the loss in the Madrid derby, Real Madrid have won four matches across competitions and are looking in red-hot form. Barcelona, on the other hand, suffered a shock loss to Sevilla, but the Catalan giants bounced back with victories over Girona and Olympiacos. Real Madrid also have a point to prove after being unable to defeat Barcelona in any competition last season. Real Madrid vs Barcelona Head-To-Head Record: Check El Clasico Overall H2H Stats Ahead of La Liga 2025-26 Clash Between Arch-Rivals. Real Madrid vs Barcelona El Clasico Predicted Starting XIs for La Liga 2025-26 Match Needless to say, it is going to be a blockbuster with Real Madrid and Barcelona giving it their absolute best on the field in a bid to walk out with three full points. Barcelona, most importantly, will miss the services of head coach Hansi Flick from the sidelines after he was shown a red card during the Catalan giants' win over Girona last week. As confirmed by Barcelona, his deputy, Marcus Sorg, will manage things from the touchline. Barcelona will be without a number of key players for the El Clasico clash, the likes of which include Dani Olmo, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The Catalans, however, will likely have Jules Kounde back in the team. On the other hand, this will be a first El Clasico for Xabi Alonso as manager and he will look to make an impact against Los Blancos' arch-rivals right away. For Real Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Ceballos, Dani Carvajal and Dean Hujisen will be back in the squad. The Los Blancos however, will not have the services of David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger available. From Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo: Top Five Goal Scorers in El Clasico History Ahead of Real Madrid vs Barcelona La Liga 2025-26 Match. Real Madrid's Predicted Starting XI vs Barcelona: Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde, Eder Militao, Dean Hujisen, Alvaro Carreras; Arda Guler, Aurlien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham; Franco Mastantuono, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr Barcelona's Predicted Starting XI vs Real Madrid: Wojciech Szczesny, Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde/Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, Pedri, Frenkie De Jong, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford, Ferran Torres
