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Who do you think will be Barcelona’s biggest X-factor in El Clasico against Real Madrid and why?

The first El Clásico of the season takes place on Sunday as Barcelona and Real Madrid renew their rivalry at Camp Nou in a game with massive implications in the early stages of the title race. Barça will look to…

By Renato Gonçalves · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Barca Blaugranes prompts supporters to identify Barcelona's crucial X-factor ahead of the upcoming El Clásico against Real Madrid.
Barcelona seeks their tenth straight La Liga win to establish a nine-point advantage over Real Madrid at Camp Nou.
Key highlighted matchups include Pau Cubarsí and Xavi Espart against Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomandé.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Renato Gonçalves of Barca Blaugranes asks readers to debate which Barcelona player will serve as the primary X-factor during Sunday's upcoming El Clásico against Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Hansi Flick's Barcelona aims to secure their tenth consecutive La Liga win, potentially extending their lead over José Mourinho's Real Madrid to nine points in the early title race.

Gonçalves highlights crucial matchups, including defenders Pau Cubarsí and Xavi Espart facing Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomandé, Rodri anchoring midfield against his former suitors, and Lamine Yamal battling Spain teammate Marc Cucurella alongside the managerial battle between Flick and Mourinho.

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Who do you think will be Barcelona’s biggest X-factor in El Clasico against Real Madrid and why?

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