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A draw in Classic will suffice for Barcelona to clinch La Liga heading against Real Madrid this sunday (Live at 3 pm ET across the ESPN network in the US)
The renovated Camp Nou will host one Classic Sure to be without that Lamine Yamalwho Out until the end of the season due to injury.
Barcelona will need to beat a Madrid side that needs nothing less than a win if they are to prevent Hansi Flick’s side from celebrating retaining the league title in this head-to-head clash. To do so, Barcelona will be without their star number 10 and face uncertainty about the defender. Andres Christensenwho has been injured since December.
On the other hand, the arrival of visitors is uncertain Kylian MbappéThose who missed the match Espanyol with A hamstring injury But the Barcelona clash has not yet been officially ruled out. In addition to the doubts surrounding the French, there is as sure absence Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal, Arda Gular And Rodrigo Will not be at Camp Nou.
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Our correspondents in Madrid and Barcelona, Rodra and Luis Bowe, have selected a combined starting lineup for both teams based on their performances this season. However, with Yamal absent and Mbappé’s status uncertain, they were both left out of the lineup.
Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia (Barcelona)
Barring a dramatic change in the last few match days, he will win his first Zamora award for the goalkeeper with the fewest goals in La Liga. He still has a long way to go to reach it Thibaut Courtois‘ level, but the Belgian’s recent injuries and Garcia’s debut season stand in favor of the Catalans.
Back right: Jules Count (Barcelona)
His season wasn’t great but he gives more reliability than that Trent Alexander-ArnoldWho is very weak defensively, and injury has limited Carvajal to just 14 La Liga appearances this season.
Center Back: Pau Cubersi (Barcelona), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid)
Both have had their ups and downs this season, but are finishing strong. Militao’s injury opens the door for Rudiger, who was out of contract in the summer, to make the starting lineup.
Left Back: Joao Cancelo (Barcelona)
The January loan arrival has been the best performer in this back four. Staying completely outshone Alejandro BaldeMendy’s constant injuries and poor form meant he did not face any competition in Madrid Fran Garcia And Alvaro Carreras.
Midfielder: Pedri (Barcelona), Aurelian Chaumeny (Real Madrid), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
The team’s protective anchor and compass. Pedri and Choumeni are the most consistent players in the field. Overcame injury at Barcelona Frankie De Jong, Mark Bernal And the cowWho returned a few matches ago and is still finding his form. Meanwhile, not in Madrid Jude Bellingham, Edward Camavinga Nor did Guler play the role of playmaker.
One of the best goal contributing midfielders of the season. Valverde’s range and performance are similar to one against Manchester City Speak to his importance in Madrid.
Forward: Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid), Rafinha (Barcelona), Fermin Lopez (Barcelona)
Without Mbappe or Yamal, the main goal-scoring onus falls on the Brazilian duo who are pure rock and roll in attack, and who could have won the Ballon d’Or in the past but fell short.
They are joined by Firmin, who fully deserves his place after reaching 30 goals this season. The 22-year-old was selected ahead of his teammate, the 37-year-old Robert Lewandowski Forms an attacking trident that lacks a central focal point but more than compensates in efficiency and mobility.
Combined with ESPN Classic the eleventh
GK: Joan Garcia (Barcelona)
DF: Jules Count (Barcelona), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Pau Cubersi (Barcelona), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona)
MF: Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Pedri (Barcelona), Aurelian Chaumeny (Real Madrid)
FW: Fermin Lopez (Barcelona), Rafinha (Barcelona), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)
