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Valverde set to start El Clásico at right-back -report

Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has decided to deploy Fede Valverde at the right-back spot when Los Blancos visit Barcelona in the decisive El Clásico next Sunday, according to a report published today on MARCA. The team captain has started…

By Lucas Navarrete · Managing Madrid

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 12:59 PM

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Fede Valverde is set to start at right-back for Real Madrid against Barcelona, according to MARCA.
The Madrid captain has started in the right-back role in each of the club's last two games.
Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga are expected to start together in central midfield.

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Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has decided to start Fede Valverde at right-back for the upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona, according to a report from MARCA. The team captain has featured on the right side of defense for Madrid's last two matches and is expected to retain that role for the crucial visit to their rivals.

According to the report, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga are projected to form the midfield double pivot, with Jude Bellingham operating behind Kylian Mbappé in attack. Real Madrid currently trail league leaders Barcelona by six points heading into the decisive LaLiga clash.

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Valverde set to start El Clásico at right-back -report

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