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How will Barcelona line up against Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season?

Barcelona look to bounce back from their first defeat of the season and make it 10 wins out of 10 in La Liga when they welcome Real Madrid to Camp Nou for the first El Clásico of the campaign. Here’s…

By Renato Gonçalves · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Barca Blaugranes projects Hansi Flick's starting lineup for Barcelona's upcoming El Clásico fixture against Real Madrid.
Injuries have ruled out defenders Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen alongside midfielder Dani Olmo.
Jules Kounde, Gavi, and Frenkie de Jong are also considered unlikely to start on Sunday.

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Barca Blaugranes outlines manager Hansi Flick's projected Barcelona lineup ahead of the upcoming El Clásico clash against Real Madrid at Camp Nou. The Catalan club enters the match aiming to claim their tenth consecutive La Liga victory of the season following a recent defeat.

Flick faces several injury concerns with Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, and Dani Olmo ruled out, while Jules Kounde, Gavi, and Frenkie de Jong remain doubtful. The predicted starting eleven features a defense anchored by Pau Cubarsí, a midfield trio of Rodri, Pedri, and Fermín López, and a front line led by Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Anthony Gordon.

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