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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid live stream: Where to watch El Clasico online, odds, start time, lineups
TL;DR
Barcelona aims to secure their second consecutive LaLiga title against Real Madrid in El Clasico. The match follows a tumultuous week for Madrid, marked by significant fines for two players.
Key points
- Barcelona can win their second LaLiga title in a row.
- Real Madrid's players faced a record fine of €1 million.
- The match is crucial for both teams.
- Barcelona's coach expressed confidence ahead of the match.
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Sunday is the big day. Barcelona can potentially win their second LaLiga title in a row if they avoid a defeat against their historical rivals Real Madrid. Hansi Flick's team only need to avoid a defeat against the side coached by Alvaro Arbeloa, that went through one of the most surreal weeks of their history, as midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were handed a record fine of combined €1 million by the club after being involved in two separate physical altercations on Wednesday and Thursday, as the club announced.
The Barcelona coach looked confident in his pre-match press conference: "We want to win the match at home. The Clasico is hugely important for everyone, for Madrid and for Barcelona. That's why we want to win it. We have great confidence and that's what I want to see tomorrow. We mustn't change anything we've done this season. We have to go out there and play the same way." Here's what you need to know ahead of the LaLiga match that will take place on Sunday:
A chaotic week in Madrid
As mentioned above, Real Madrid faced one of the most difficult weeks in their recent past, due to what happened on Wednesday and on Thursday. As reported through multiple leaks to various outlets, and later confirmed by both the club and the players, Valverde and Tchouameni were handed a record fine of €500,000 each by the club after being involved in two separate physical altercations. While the Uruguayan midfielder will miss the game on Sunday, Tchouameni was included in the squad traveling to the Spotify Camp Nou.
[Real Madrid crisis: Federico Valverde, Aurelian Tchouameni fined €500,000 each after locker room altercation
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Q&A
What time does El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid start?
El Clasico is scheduled to start on Sunday, but the exact time is not specified in the excerpt.
How can I watch the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid match online?
The article provides details on where to stream the match online, but specific streaming services are not mentioned in the excerpt.
What are the odds for the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid match?
The odds for the match are mentioned in the article, but specific figures are not provided in the excerpt.
Why were Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni fined?
They were fined a combined €1 million for being involved in two separate physical altercations during the week.