Real Madrid XI vs Barcelona: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for El Clasico | OneFootball

Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo have been ruled out of Kylian Mbappe’s first derby showdown

Real Madrid have been dealt with a big double blow ahead of facing Barcelona in the first competitive Clasico of the season.

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and forward Rodrygo will both sit out the game due to injury.

Jude Bellingham could be moved into a more advanced role to replace Rodrygo, with Aurelien Tchouameni or Eduardo Camavinga lining up in midfield. Kylian Mbappe, who is set for his first Clasico, and Ballon d’Or favourite Vinicius Jr will complete the front three.

Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe will hope to combine to sink Barcelona in El Clasico this weekend

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Goalkeeper Courtois, meanwhile, has been ruled out for up to three weeks with a thigh injury despite playing the full 90 minutes against Dortmund.

Andriy Lunin will deputise in goal against Barcelona, just as he did last season and the year before. The Ukrainian has twice played Madrid's fierce rivals, and won both games.

David Alaba and Dani Carvajal have already been ruled out, with Brahim Diaz a doubt, but midfielder Tchouameni is back in contention after making his return from injury against Dortmund.

Predicted Real Madrid XI: Lunin; Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Tchouameni, Camavinga, Valverde; Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr

Doubt: Diaz

Injured: Courtois, Rodrygo, Alaba, Carvajal

Time and date: 8pm BST on Saturday October 26, 2024

Venue: Santiago Bernabeu

TV channel and live stream: Premier Sports 1 UK and Premier Sports GB Player