“These two might, just might, actually be the best teams in Europe again; this could be a battle the way it used to be, closer and more competitive than anyone anticipated … a clash of styles and identities … a clash of titans.” Allow the good doctor to set the scene.
|
Real Madrid v Barcelona: La Liga – live | La Liga Key events The reigning champions Real Madrid are without Rodrygo and Thibaut Courtois, both of whom are injured. They’re two of three changes to their starting XI after the 5-2 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund, with club captain Luka Modrić dropping to the bench; Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga step into the midfield, while Andriy Lunin is in goal. Barcelona by contrast are unchanged in the wake of their 4-1 rout of Bayern Munich. Gavi, on his way back from long-term injury, is on the bench and will hope to add to the 12 minutes he’s managed as a sub against Sevilla and Bayern since his return last weekend. The teamsReal Madrid: Lunin, Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy, Bellingham, Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr. Barcelona: Pena, Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde, Casado, Pedri, Yamal, Lopez, Lewandowski, Raphinha. Referee: José María Sánchez Martínez. PreambleShould Real Madrid avoid defeat in tonight’s clásico, they’ll equal the longest unbeaten run in La Liga history. Who holds the current record, which stands at 43 games? Let’s not insult your intelligence by answering that, other than to say that particular team put together their sequence between 2017 and 2018. That’s not the only reason Barcelona will want to beat Carlo Ancelotti’s side tonight. A win for Hansi Flick’s men would give them a serious advantage over the reigning champions in the race for the title, with just 11 games gone. So it really is all to play for, in more ways than one. Kick-off in Madrid is at 8pm BST, 9pm local. ¡Esta sucediendo! Source link Posted: 2024-10-26 19:46:11 |
Leeds indie band English Teacher win Mercury prize | Mercury prize
|
|
Tesco shares important message to customers buying bread
|
|
Millions ditch Windows 10 ahead of Microsoft deadline, are you ready to switch?
|
|
Man Utd 'make Antony transfer decision' as Ruben Amorim agrees with INEOS | Football | Sport
|
|
Ministers urged to act over numbers failing English and maths GCSEs | GCSEs
|
|
I turned my lawn back to luscious green by following this advice
|
|
Tyreek Hill traffic stop revives discussion about realities faced by Black drivers
|
|
Britain's unsolved murders ON SALE NOW
|
|