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23 October 2021, 12:31 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid La Liga Oct 24, 2021

El Clásico, Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, will take place at Camp Nou at 15:15 (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 24. When both teams re-ignite their rivalry in Spanish LaLiga, Camp Nou will be dressed for the iconic occasion with a massive banner displaying the words: Barça, ara i sempre (Barça now and forever).

Preview FC Barcelona La Liga, Oct 24, 2021

Preview Barcelona returns to Spanish LaLiga after a 1-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday, UEFA Champions League Matchday 3. With a single strike from Pique (36’), the Group E fixture against the Ukrainian side ended as Barcelona’s first win in the tournament. Back on the home front, Barcelona returned to winning ways after the 3-1 win over Valencia last weekend. Ansu Fati (13’) bagged the equalizer for Barcelona after the Bats struck in the opening minutes through Jose Gaya (5’). Memphis Depay (41’ P.) gave Barcelona the lead from the penalty spot before Coutinho (85’) wrapped up the three points. With a game in hand, the victory saw Barcelona jump two spots from 9th to 7th place, while having 15 points, after 4W, 3D, & 1L. The club has the form: DDWLW. In addition, Barcelona has a haul of 14 goals, but conceded eight times and are left with a G.D. of +6. A win for Ronald Koeman will see the club rewarded for their confidence in the Dutchman despite the not-too-distant torrid run of form. Barcelona are in first place in terms of the number of passes in LaLiga and second in percentage of accumulated possession in the mid and final third. Koeman could stick with the attacking 4—3—3 formation, with the temptation of throwing Sergio Aguero into the starting line-up at the center of the attacking trio. The Argentine made his first-ever appearance in a Barcelona shirt as a substitute in the UEFA Champions League match against Dynamo Kyiv. On availability, Martin Braithwaite remains sidelined following the knee operation, while Jordi Alba is ruled out alongside Ousmane Dembélé, having picked up a sprained foot. Pedri remains in doubt for Sunday’s El Clásico.

Preview Real Madrid La Liga, Oct 24, 2021

Preview Real Madrid will make their way back from the resounding 5-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League Group D fixture. Vinicius Jnr. scored a remarkable solo effort in the 56th minute, having bagged one five minutes earlier. Back on the home front, Madrid were forced one spot lower to 2nd place on LaLiga table having had their game against Athletic Club postponed. Los Blancos have the form, WWWWD, and remain with 17 points from 5W, 2D, & 0L. It’s all about defending well, Carlo Ancelotti said in the pre-match interview ahead of the game. This team’s problem is not scoring goals, but conceding, he added. A 4—3—3 formation with Karim Benzema in the middle, flanked by Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior, is expected in attack. Gareth Bale (knee injury) and Dani Ceballos (ankle injury) are ruled out for this fixture.

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