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Team newsGerman defender Antonio Rudiger was declared fit to play the Clasico by head coach Ancelotti. The former Chelsea star had 20 stitches in his forehead after the defender collided into Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper in Madrid's previous outing. Ancelotti has also confirmed that the hosts are without Thibaut Courtois as the star goalkeeper has failed to recover in time for the Clasico. Dani Ceballos is also out of the Clasico with a hamstring problem.
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Live Stream, Start Time, TV Schedule and MoreJasper Juinen/Getty ImagesThe second El Clasico match of the week will feature a Barcelona squad desperate for some revenge after Real Madrid emerged from Camp Nou with a victory and a spot in the Copa del Rey final. The back-to-back rivalry games should make for a terrific atmosphere.
Varane still a player getting used to the expectations of playing for a club like Madrid, so there will be some bumps along the way. But it's hard not to like what the future has in store for him. Barcelona Player to Watch: Jordi AlbaSpeaking of young defenders with plenty of upside, Alba continues to impress at left back for Barca. The Spain international broke out during Euro 2012, playing a major role in the nation's run, and carried that over to club play.
Regardless of the surrounding circumstances, every battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona carries a high level of intrigue. Here's a look at the key information for the latest El Clasico, followed by players to watch and a prediction. Where: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, SpainWhen: Saturday, March 2 at 10 a. m. ETWatch: beIN SportLive Stream: beinsport. tvReal Madrid Player to Watch: Raphael VaraneVarane has made quite the impact by scoring in each of his first two El Clasico appearances. The 19-year-old defender is quickly emerging as one of the most promising young players in La Liga, and big-game experience should definitely help his development. What's made him stand out so early in his career is his well-rounded ability.
Barcelona head coach Xavi named 21 players in the Barca squad for the Clasico. The former Barca captain and club legend has confirmed that Jules Kounde has been declared fully fit and the French defender is expected to start for the visitors. Barcelona's Memphis Depay, Hector Bellerin, Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen will miss Blaugrana's trip to Madrid on Sunday. Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Predicted line-ups for El ClasicoReal Madrid: Andriy Lunin; Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy; Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouameni, Toni Kroos; Rodrygo Goes, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior.
He looks just as comfortable joining the attack as he does defending one-on-one. He hasn't looked overmatched despite playing in a top league before his 20th birthday. It's unclear what role he will play in Saturday's match as the Blancos prepare for the Champions League, but given his strong run of form, it would be tough to leave him out completely. When a player is going well, managers usually like to keep the momentum alive.
Saturday's match marks a return to La Liga play. Barcelona currently hold a 16-point edge over third-place Madrid in the league, with Atletico Madrid (12 points back) serving as a buffer. Barca wants score an instant return victory to end any slim hopes the Blancos have of a massive comeback. Madrid has a Champions League match against Manchester United coming up on Tuesday while Barcelona waits another week before their second leg with AC Milan. So that could play a role in the outcome of the clash, as well.
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Barcelona: Marc-Andre Ter Stegen; Sergi Roberto, Gerard Pique, Eric Garcia, Marcos Alonso; Gavi, Sergio Busquets, Pedri; Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Ousmane Dembele. El Clasico 2022 prediction: Real Madrid to beat Barcelona 2-1Xavi's Barcelona are under the pump and the visitors will have to showcase immense mental strength to score crucial points against Madrid in their backyard. Real Madrid had suffered a 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in the absence of veteran striker Benzema last season. Even though Madrid will miss the services of goalkeeper Courtois, Benzema-led Real Madrid side is tipped to register a thrilling win over Barcelona in the Clasico on Sunday.
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