Real Madrid vs Barcelona 2023/24: Team news, predicted line-ups & kick off time
Real Madrid aim to extend their lead to 11 points over second-placed Barcelona in the LaLiga standings as they host their eternal rivals at the Bernabéu for the last Clasico of the season.
Both teams were in Champions League quarter-final action earlier this week. Real Madrid advanced to the final four by overcoming Manchester City, while Barcelona were knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain after a heavy 4-1 defeat at home.
Here’s everything you need to know about the clash.
Team news
Carlo Ancelotti will be without the services of Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba who are nursing long term injuries.
As for Barcelona, both Gavi and Alejandro Balde are out with long-term knee injuries.
📋 Squad list for Sunday’s match against Barcelona.
❌ Players NOT available for selection:
◉ Due to injury: Courtois & Alaba. pic.twitter.com/sQ8VVtrshr
— Real Madrid News (@onlyrmcfnews) April 20, 2024
Predicted line-ups
Real Madrid (4-3-1-2):
Lunin
Carvajal — Rüdiger — Tchouaméni — Mendy
Valverde — Kroos — Camavinga
Bellingham
Rodrygo — Vinicius
Barcelona (4-3-1-2):
Ter Stegen
Kounde — Araujo — Cubarsi — Cancelo
Gundogan — Christensen — De Jong
Pedri
Lewandowski — Raphinha
Head-to-head results (Last Five Games)
Real Madrid: 3 Wins
Draws: 0
Barcelona: 2 Wins
Last meeting: Real Madrid 4-1 Barcelona.
Kick-off time
Real Madrid host Barcelona on Sunday with kick-off scheduled at 21:00 CET.
