Fans of Real Madrid and Barcelona are eagerly anticipating the tactical choices of José Mourinho and Hansi Flick for the highly expected El Clásico showdown at Spotify Camp Nou, as part of La Liga’s tenth round, amid influential absences impacting both managers’ plans.
As expected, surprises surfaced in the selections of both Mourinho and Flick, with each coach seeking to catch his counterpart off guard in pursuit of securing three points far more valuable than a mere league victory.
Real Madrid Lineup vs. Barcelona
Andriy Lunin steps in to guard Real Madrid’s goal in place of the absent Thibaut Courtois, while Mourinho is also without Vinícius Júnior due to suspension, alongside Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy, and Raúl Asencio due to injury.
Mourinho relies on the midfield pairing of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga. In attack, with Vinícius absent, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Yan Diomande lead the frontline, supported by Fede Valverde on the right wing with tactical defensive duties to counter the strong Catalan attack out wide.
Real Madrid Lineup vs. Barcelona (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Andriy Lunin
- Defenders: Marc Cucurella, Dean Huijsen, Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries
- Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham
- Forwards: Yan Diomande, Kylian Mbappé, Fede Valverde
Barcelona Lineup vs. Real Madrid
On the opposite side, Barcelona is missing Jules Koundé, Eric García, and Dani Olmo, in addition to Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji.
Rodri and Pedri start in midfield as expected from Flick, with Anthony Gordon taking up the left flank and Lamine Yamal on the right, while Raphinha leads Barça’s attack as the central striker against Real Madrid.
Barcelona Lineup vs. Real Madrid (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Joan García
- Defenders: João Cancelo, Gerard Martín, Pau Cubarsí, Xavi Espart
- Midfielders: Pedri, Rodri, Fermín López
- Forwards: Anthony Gordon, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal
