It is a very special match which will take place this Sunday evening. The Clasico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is highly anticipated, even more so with the recent news from the Madrid club. Sportingly, a success for Barça would officially offer the title of Champion of Spain to Hansi Flick’s team. But this Sunday, as for several days, the athlete takes a back seat as Real Madrid is going through a deep crisis within its locker room, including a violent altercation between Tchouameni and Valverde. However, Arbeloa will have to approach this decisive meeting at the end of the season even if the hopes of a title are slim.
Opposite, Hansi Flick had warned at a press conference. He focused solely on his team and wants to validate the title in style. For the occasion, even if he will always be deprived of Lamine Yamal or even Raphinha, he will be able to count on a fairly competitive squad. In the cages, Joan Garcia will be present. The defense will be made up of Koundé, Cubarsi, Gerard Martin and Cancelo. In midfield, Pedri will be associated with Gavi and Dani Olmo. Finally in front, Lewandowski should be accompanied by Marcus Rashford and Fermin Lopez.
Real without Mbappé?
On the Real Madrid side, if Kylian Mbappé will be in the Madrid group, he should not start the match in a starting role. Alvaro Arbeloa will be able to count on the return of Courtois in the cages. In defense, Alexander-Arnold and Fran Garcia will occupy the lanes while Rüdiger and Huijsen will form the central hinge. In the middle, despite his recent news, Tchouameni is expected to be the starter.
The Frenchman will be accompanied by Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga and Thiago Pitarch in the midfield. Vinicius Jr should occupy the attack alongside Brahim Diaz. Kylian Mbappé, depending on his state of form, could also claim a place in the eleven according to the Spanish daily AS, but the trend is rather towards the tenure of Brahim Diaz in his position.
