Real Madrid vs Barcelona - LIVE
El Clasico took centre stage for the first time this season as Real Madrid beat Barcelona in a massive showdown at the top of LaLiga. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring with his 16th goal of the season across all competitions, before Jude Bellingham netted what turned out to be the winner shortly before half-time.
The hosts had the chance to extend their lead early in the second half, but Wojciech Szczesny pulled off a stunning save to deny Mbappe from the penalty spot. A depleted Barcelona side, without the likes of Raphinha, Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski, did equalise through Fermin Lopez but couldn’t get back on level terms for a second time and finished the game with ten men after midfielder Rodri was sent-off for two bookable offences.
Los Blancos were fired up after losing all four El Clasico meetings last season and remain unbeaten at home under new head coach Xabi Alonso Madrid are now five points clear at the top of the table. Follow El Clasico back below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog!
Real Madrid vs Barcelona latest news
- PENALTY SAVED! Szczesny superbly denies Mbappe
- GOAL! Bellingham restores Real Madrid lead
- GOAL! Fermin Lopez equalises for Barcelona
- GOAL! Mbappe fires Real Madrid ahead
- NO GOAL: Mbappe strike ruled out by VAR
- NO PENALTY: VAR overturn decision after Yamal foul
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
17:23 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFrustration is spilling over on the touchline as both sets of players are getting involved with each other.
Real Madrid stars eventually break away to celebrate the win.
FULL-TIME
17:22 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneReal Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
17:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+8 min: RED CARD!
Second yellow card for Pedri and he is off.
It’s all kicking off on the touchline now!
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
17:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+7 min: Pedri brings down Camavinga and Real Madrid have a chance to run the clock down even further.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
17:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+6 min: Araujo runs the ball out of play and that will allow Real Madrid to eat up time.
Martin replaces Balde at left-back.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
17:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+5 min: Decent opening for Rodrygo as he cuts in to shoot but Szczesny makes a comfortable save. Time is running out for Barcelona to find an equaliser.
Casado arrives late in the box and his shot is blocked for a corner.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
17:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+3 min: Pedri does well down the right but his cross floats into the arms of Courtois. Poor final product from the talented Barcelona midfielder.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
17:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: NINE minutes of stoppage time has been indicated!
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
17:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: Two more changes for Real Madrid as Ceballos and Gonzalo replace Bellingham and Mbappe.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
17:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne89 min: Lamine Yamal picks out Kounde with a superb pass but the Frenchman’s first touch gifts the ball straight to Courtois.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
17:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne88 min: Mbappe is put through, he takes the shot early but the effort dribbles wide.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
17:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne84 min: Looks like Lamine Yamal has been pushed into a No10 role as the visitors hunt an equaliser.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
17:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: Speculative effort from Araujo is never testing Courtois as Roony replaces Cubarsi in a very attack-minded change from Barcelona.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
17:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: Vini Jr. is back on the Real Madrid bench after storming down the tunnel following his substitution.
Mbappe races through but sees his shot charged down by Araujo.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne75 min: Rashford has moved into the lone striker role for Barcelona.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne74 min: Here come the Barcelona changes, Ferran and Eric are replaced by Araujo and Casado.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne72 min: Double Real Madrid change sees Carvajal and Rodrygo replace Valverde and Vini Jir.
The latter is not happy with the decision and heads straight down the tunnel.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Decent chance for Barcelona from a corner as Kounde’s meets Rashford’s cross but can’t keep his header down.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne68 min: GOO.....NOOOO
Jude Bellingham tucks home Brahim’s cross but the offside flag is up.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne66 min: Mbappe gets the ball out to Vini Jr. on the left, Brazilian looks for his trademark curling effort but doesn’t manage to get enough curl on the ball and it flashes wide.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: Carvajal was gearing up to replace Valverde, but the Real Madrid captain has been told to sit back down as the Uruguay international says he is fine.
A change does come with Brahim taking the place of Arda Guler.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne63 min: Barcelona are enjoying possession, electing to not cross the ball into the box while Real Madrid have the aerial advantage.
Still waiting for Lamine Yamal to make an impact on the game as he shoots wildly over the bar after cutting in onto his favoured left foot.
Concern for the hosts here as Valverde is down and it looks like he will not be able to continue.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne59 min: Huijsen concedes a free-kick and is booked for the challenge. However, Barca fail to make the most of the set-piece before Militao races up the pitch and is caught in two minds, tries to pick out Vini Jr. but the pass is cut out.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne53 min: Fermin is through on goal and shoots straight at Courtois. Wasted chance for Barcelona as Rashford and Ferran were free in space either side.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne52 min: Eric Garcia can’t believe it, but the penalty is given.
However, Mbappe can’t convert as Szczesny makes an outstanding save.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne51 min: The referee is going over to the screen to check this.
You know what that usually means...
REAL MADRID PENALTY!
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: Real Madrid players are demanding a penalty after the ball strikes Eric Garcia’s arm. Referee has not given it but VAR are having a check.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne47 min: First attack of the second half is from Barcelona as Rashford, unselfishly, picks out Fermin who shoots straight at Courtois.
Real Madrid race up the other end and win a corner thanks to good play from Vini Jr.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:27 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne46 min: No changes for either side at the break.
Looking at both benches and Xabi Alonso certainly has the stronger options available to him.
KICK-OFF!
16:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway in Madrid.
Can Los Blancos hold on to claim victory in the first El Clasico of the season?
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:22 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA goal and an assist for Jude Bellingham in the first-half.
Are you watching, Thomas Tuchel?
Jude Bellingham strikes in ElClásico! 👏
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Real Madrid regain their lead against Barcelona as the midfielder taps in ⚪
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Real Madrid vs Barcelona live
16:17 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAn assist for Marcus Rashford on his El Clasico debut, keeping calm to tee up Fermin Lopez.
Marcus Rashford assists Fermín! 🔵🔴
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It's all level in ElClásico now as Barcelona make the most of Arda Güler's error 🤝
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Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:12 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is Kylian Mbappe’s goal that broke the deadlock.
Outstanding Jude Bellingham assist 🔥
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A superb turn and pass from the Englishman is finished off by Kylian Mbappé ⚪
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HALF-TIME
16:09 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneReal Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+5 min: Ferran swivels and shoots on the turn but Courtois is equal to the effort.
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
16:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Real Madrid have the ball in the back of the net once again, but the offside flag is raised to deny Mbappe his second of the afternoon.
Six minutes of stoppage time to be played.
GOAL! Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona | Jude Bellingham '42
16:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne42 min: REAL MADRID BACK IN FRONT!
Jude Bellingham is left all alone at the back post and the England international taps home Eder Militao’s header.
Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona
16:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: Pedro wipes out Vini Jr. and is shown a yellow card.
Moments earlier a corner was flicked on by Fermin and it forced Courtois into a sharp save.
GOAL! Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona | Fermin Lopez '38
15:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne38 min: BARCELONA LEVEL
Out of nowhere, slightly against the run of play, Fermin Lopez equalises for Barcelona. Arda Guler loses possession, Marcus Rashford keeps his cool to pick out Fermin for the finish.
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona
15:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne37 min: Carreras gets in down the left, cuts the ball back for Bellingham who can’t generate enough power on his effort and Szczesny makes another save, a routine one this time.
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona
15:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: Another chance for Real Madrid as Mbappe tees up Vini Jr. who has an effort saved by Szczesny.
Back and forth stuff at the moment.
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona
15:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne33 min: Big chance for Barcelona as Garcia forces the ball to Ferran Torres, who in a very good position, shoots tamely at Courtois.
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona
15:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Crucial clearance from Garcia as Guler had slipped the ball in for Mbappe. Given the form the Frenchman is in, you were expecting the net to bulge.
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona
15:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne29 min: Mbappe takes a snap shot following a quickly taken free-kick but Szczesny makes the save at his near post.
The goalkeeper is forced into another save to keep out Huijsen’s effort.
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona
15:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne25 min: Real Madrid have their tails up, Bellingham has an effort deflected behind for a corner. Szczesny looked beaten if that was the over side of the post.
Valverde then shoots over from distance.
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona
15:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne24 min: It is a brilliant finish from Mbappe but special praise for Bellingham as he played a superb pass.
First yellow card of the game is shown to Valverde for a foul on Rashford.
GOAL! Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona | Kylian Mbappe '21
15:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne21 min: REAL MADRID LEAD
Kylian Mbappe has the ball in the back of the net again - but will the goal stand this time?
Real Madrid 0-0 Barcelona
15:36 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Huge cheers from the Real Madrid fans for Arda Guler as he lunges in to win the ball off Fermin, leaving the Barca midfielder on the floor in the process.
Real Madrid 0-0 Barcelona
15:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne16 min: Just seen a replay of the offside decision, my word that was a close call.
Real Madrid 0-0 Barcelona
15:31 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: NO GOAL
The goal does not stand as an offside was spotted in the build up.
GOAL! Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona | Kylian Mbappe '12
15:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne12 min: REAL MADRID LEAD!
A moment of brilliance from Kylian Mbappe as he volleys the ball home from distance.
Real Madrid 0-0 Barcelona
15:27 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne9 min: Lamine Yamal whistled by the Real Madrid supporters every time he touches the ball - no surprise given his pre-match comments.
However, he almost silences the crowd with an effort that curls just wide of the far post.
Real Madrid 0-0 Barcelona
15:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne6 min: Looks like the referee judged Vini Jr. to have initiated contact with Lamine Yamal.
Never a dull moment in El Clasico!
Real Madrid 0-0 Barcelona
15:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne4 min: Maybe it will not be a penalty for Real Madrid after all as the referee is being asked to review the decision.
So much to consider here as there was an offside in the build up.
Final decision: No penalty!
Real Madrid 0-0 Barcelona
15:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne3 min: PENALTY!
Vini Jr. goes down in the are under a challenge from Lamine Yamal and the referee points to the spot.
Big chance for Real Madrid to take an early lead.
Real Madrid 0-0 Barcelona
15:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne2 min: Barcelona straight on the attack and Rashford sees an effort blocked for a corner. Sloppy play from Real Madrid in there, giving the ball away far too cheaply.
KICK-OFF!
15:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in El Clasico!
Who will emerge victorious this afternoon?
HERE WE GO!
15:14 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams are out at the Santiago Bernabeu!
The first El Clasico of the season will be underway very soon.
El Clasico live
15:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBarcelona’s high line was a key feature in all four El Clasico meetings last season, but it has come under criticism at times this term.
We know Barca will not change their approach and it could play into the hands of Kylian Mbappe - as long as he times his runs better.
Real Madrid turning to Jude Bellingham
15:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJude Bellingham was the hero for Real Madrid the last time they beat Barcelona and he goes into this afternoon’s El Clasico on the back of scoring the winner against Juventus in midweek.
Kick-off approaching in Madrid
15:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 minutes to go until kick-off at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Barcelona dominated this fixture last season, winning 4-0 before claiming victories in the three other El Clasico meetings.
Can Xabi Alonso end the run and make an immediate mark on the famous fixture this afternoon?
Sorg expecting tough game
14:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAs ever with El Clasico, Marcus Sorg is expecting a difficult game this afternoon.
“It will be a very tough game, but we have to show our strengths," the Barcelona coach said: “We have to do our things well, press high, and keep our defensive line up.
"If we change anything, we lose our structure, and that doesn’t help.”
Alonso expecting "different" El Clasico
14:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneXabi Alonso is predicting a "different" El Clasico as he takes charge of this fixture for the very first time...
“It's a different time, our project is different and it's just getting started," the Real Madrid boss said.
"We've analysed them. We want to build on our strengths and play well.”
Team news reminder
14:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today.
Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Valverde, Militao, Huijsen, A. Carreras; Tchouameni, Camavinga; Arda Guler, Bellingham, Vini Jr.; Mbappe
Substitutes: Lunin, Carvajal, Endrick, Rodrygo, Alexander-Arnold, Gonzalo, Asencio, Ceballos, Fran Garcia, Brahim, Mendy, Mastantuono.
Barcelona XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Eric, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Fermin, Rashford; Torres.
Substitutes: Araujo, Casado, Gerard Martin, Bernal, Jofre, Dro, Roony, A. Fernandez, Kochen, Eder, Aller, Xavi Espart.
Barcelona dressing room
14:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNow here is the view from inside the Barcelona dressing room at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Welcome to our dressing room 💙❤#ElClásico pic.twitter.com/Ei1uqLAEeI
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 26, 2025
In-form Mbappe
14:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIf Real Madrid are to get a win this afternoon, you feel Kylian Mbappe will have a massive part to play.
The Frenchman has made a superb start to the season, scoring 15 goals in just 14 appearances across all competitions.
He has struck 11 times against Barcelona, including five across the four meetings last term.
Who is in charge for Barcelona?
14:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWith Hansi Flick missing this afternoon, Barcelona's coaching staff will instead be in charge at the Bernabeu.
There had been suggestions that Thiago Alcantara would lead the team, raising the prospect of a reunion with Xabi Alonso as the pair were previously team-mates at Bayern Munich and for the Spanish national team.
Sorg will be helped by fellow assistant coaches Toni Tapalovic and Heiko Westermann. Jose Ramon De la Fuente is the goalkeeping coach with Flick's backroom staff completed by fitness coaches Julio Tous, Pepe Conde, Rafa Maldonado and German Fernandez.
Real Madrid dressing room
14:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBehind the scenes at the Santiago Bernabeu as the Real Madrid dressing room is prepared ahead of kick-off.
🔢 ¡Nuestro vestuario al detalle! pic.twitter.com/LgQzOANJ8r
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) October 26, 2025
Barcelona changes
14:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt also two changes for Barcelona from the 6-1 thrashing of Olympiacos in midweek as Frenkie De Jong and Ferran Torres replace Marc Casado and Dro Fernandez.
There is a start for Marcus Rashford in attack alongside Lamine Yamal.
Real Madrid changes
14:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneXabi Alonso has opted to make two changes to the Real Madrid side that started the win over Juventus in midweek.
Dean Huijsen returns from injury to partner Eder Militao in central defence, while Eduardo Camavinga is restored in midfield as Brahim Diaz makes way.
Elsewhere, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. all start.
Barcelona team in full
14:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBarcelona XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Eric, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Fermin, Rashford; Torres.
Substitutes: Araujo, Casado, Gerard Martin, Bernal, Jofre, Dro, Roony, A. Fernandez, Kochen, Eder, Aller, Xavi Espart.
Real Madrid team in full
14:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneReal Madrid XI: Courtois; Valverde, Militao, Huijsen, A. Carreras; Tchouameni, Camavinga; Arda Guler, Bellingham, Vini Jr.; Mbappe
Substitutes: Lunin, Carvajal, Endrick, Rodrygo, Alexander-Arnold, Gonzalo, Asencio, Ceballos, Fran Garcia, Brahim, Mendy, Mastantuono.
CONFIRMED BARCELONA TEAM NEWS
14:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd in the away corner...
𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐃 - 𝐅𝐂 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐀
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 26, 2025
Line up 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gYUAeL8t2q
CONFIRMED REAL MADRID TEAM NEWS
13:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLining up for the hosts!
📋✅ ¡Nuestro XI inicial!
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) October 26, 2025
🆚 @FCBarcelona_es
👉 @UnicajaBanco pic.twitter.com/0hz6wKVqWi
Real Madrid vs Barcelona live: Team news imminent
13:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are expecting the El Clasico lineups to be announced very soon.
Stay tuned...
Alonso reacts to Yamal comments
13:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneReal Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has refused to be drawn on comments made by Lamine Yamal ahead of Sunday’s El Clasico.
The Barcelona wonderkid appears to have caused quite a storm in the Real Madrid dressing room by claiming the current LaLiga leaders "rob and complain."
According to Marca, Yamal comments haven't gone down well in the Real dressing room and captain Dani Carvajal is said to be planning on ‘confronting’ his Spain international ahead of the big game.
However, Alonso did not want to give the comments too much attention when addressing the media in the pre-match press conference on Saturday.
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Flick suspended
13:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHansi Flick will not be in the away dugout at the Bernabeu this afternoon after being sent off amid the late drama in Barcelona’s win over Girona last weekend.
The German tactician was shown two yellow cards in quick succession by referee Gil Manzano over protests against the amount of time added on as his side chased a winner.
Real Madrid out for revenge
13:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneReal Madrid are out to put things right this afternoon, having lost FOUR times to Barcelona last season - including being thrashed in the corresponding fixture just over a year ago.
Los Blancos have not lost at home under Xabi Alonso, in fact they have an 100 per cent winning record across all competitions so far.
Predicted Barcelona XI
13:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWojciech Szczesny is set to deputise in between the posts once again as he seeks to keep a first clean sheet of the campaign.
Jules Kounde should be fit to start despite being substituted in the 6-1 win over Olympiacos earlier in the week and Marcus Rashford could make his El Clasico bow as the left-sided attacker - potentially crossing paths with Alexander-Arnold at some point.
Predicted Barcelona XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Fermin, Rashford; Torres.
Predicted Real Madrid XI
13:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTrent Alexander-Arnold has been absent since limping off against Marseille in the Champions League fixture last month, and may have to settle for a place on the bench.
Jude Bellingham scored Real Madrid’s winner against Juventus in midweek and will be pushing to start alongside Arda Guler and Vinicius Jr in support of the red-hot Kylian Mbappe who has netted 15 goals across all competitions so far this season.
Predicted Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Huijsen, A. Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni; Arda Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr; Mbappe.
As it stands
13:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneReal Madrid currently lead the way in LaLiga with a two point lead over Barcelona.
Xabi Alonso’s side will finish the gameweek at the top of the table as long as they avoid defeat, while only victory for the visitors will take them above their fierce rivals.
Today's settings
13:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe stage is set at the Santiago Bernabeu and the rumours are true!
The roof will be closed this afternoon!
📍🏟️👕
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) October 26, 2025
✨ @Emirates pic.twitter.com/4QfAliAtLs
Here to win. 💪#ElClásico pic.twitter.com/HBFFOrqygG
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 26, 2025
Real Madrid vs Barcelona latest match odds
13:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneReal Madrid to win: 8/11
Barcelona to win: 21/10
Draw: 5/2
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Head to head (h2h) history and results
13:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBarcelona won all four of last season’s El Clasico meetings and by an aggregate score of 16-7.
Real Madrid wins: 105
Barcelona wins: 104
Draws: 52
Score prediction: Away win
13:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBarcelona are without some of their best players and their manager has a touchline ban, but Real are also far from perfect. They may be on a four-match winning run, but their performances have not all been convincing.
Real’s 5-1 loss to Atletico last month will serve as a blueprint for Barcelona, who have remained free-scoring despite missing Lewandowski. The Balugrana’s depth and form should see them claim the points.
Barcelona to win, 3-1.
Barcelona team news: Raphinha blow confirmed
13:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe visitors have made the trip to the capital without, arguably, two-thirds of their best attack as Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha are both injured.
With regards to the latter, he did return to training earlier in the week after five games out, but suffered a setback and will not be available for selection this afternoon.
Elsewhere, Joan Garcia, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi and Dani Olmo are also absent.
Real Madrid team news: Quartet return
12:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneReal Madrid have been boosted by the returns of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Ceballos, Dean Huijsen and captain Dani Carvajal for this afternoon's showdown.
Xabi Alonso has included the quartet in his matchday squad, but it remains to seen who - if any - gets the nod to start against Barcelona.
Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are sidelined through injury.
How to watch
12:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Premier Sports. Coverage starts at 2.45pm GMT on Premier Sports 1 ahead of the 3.15pm kick-off.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Premier Sports app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action right here via Standard Sport’s live blog!
El Clasico live
12:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Real Madrid vs Barcelona!
The first El Clasico of the season is here. Will Barcelona record a fifth straight win over their fierce rivals, or will Los Blancos get the victory and move five points clear at the top of the table?
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 3.15pm GMT from the Santiago Bernabeu. Stick with us!
