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Gordon, Fermin start in a 4-2-3-1 – How Barcelona can line up against Real Madrid in El Clasico

Barcelona welcome Real Madrid to the Spotify Camp Nou tonight in what promises to be one of the most important El Clasico encounters in recent seasons.Hansi Flick’s men enter the contest with a six…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 9:00 AM
Gordon, Fermin start in a 4-2-3-1 – How Barcelona can line up against Real Madrid in El Clasico
Key Things to Know
  • Barcelona could deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring starts for Gordon and Fermin Lopez against Real Madrid.
  • Hansi Flick named a 23-man Barcelona squad that includes youth team inclusions Alex Campos and Orian Goren.
  • Barcelona leads La Liga with nine consecutive wins heading into the match six points ahead of Real Madrid.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona is preparing to host rivals Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou in the season's first El Clasico. Hansi Flick's side looks to defend a perfect La Liga record of nine straight victories while bouncing back from a 4-2 Champions League loss against Paris Saint-Germain.

The preview highlights potential tactical choices in a 4-2-3-1 formation, projecting starts for players including Fermin Lopez. Flick has announced a 23-man squad featuring youth inclusion Orian Goren as Barcelona seeks to extend its six-point advantage over Real Madrid.

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