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Barcelona faces Real Madrid at Camp Nou for the final El Clásico of the season. Barcelona is unbeaten at home this season and needs just one point to clinch the La Liga title.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news
Barcelona hosts Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday night for the final El Clásico of the season.
Although Barcelona lost the earlier meeting away from home, they have been flawless at home this campaign, winning all 17 league matches — something they last achieved in the 1985–86 season.
Hansi Flick’s team is in outstanding form, sitting 11 points clear at the top of La Liga with 88 points. They have won their last 10 league games, including a 2-1 victory over Osasuna on May 3. Barcelona needs just one point to officially secure their 29th league title.
Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury, which is a major setback.
There is some good news as well. Andreas Christensen has returned to training after a knee problem, though he is likely to start on the bench due to a lack of match fitness. Raphinha is fit again and available for selection.
Lewandowski is expected to lead the attack, with Pedri and Gavi in midfield. is likely to start on the wing, while could be preferred over Raphinha in the starting lineup.
The predicted lineup for both teams will be detailed closer to the match date, considering player fitness and tactical decisions.
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With most players available, Barcelona are expected to go strong as they look to seal the title in front of their fans.
Possible Barcelona starting XI: J Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Cancelo; E Garcia, Pedri; Rashford, Gavi, Fermin; Lewandowski
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Sunday, 10th May.
In the UK, the match will be shown live on Premier Sports 1 and can also be streamed on Disney+.