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Barcelona vs Real Madrid Lineups, Predictions, Injuries, Score, and Head-to-Head Stats

The second league El Clásico match this season between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will be played at the Spotify Camp Nou.

Today's FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid marks the third one this season, with both teams having a win each.

Barcelona is top of the league table with 88 points after 34 league matches, and Real Madrid is second with 77 points after 34 league games. Barcelona can officially win the league if they win or draw against Real Madrid today.

In the previous El Clásico between the two teams, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the Spanish Super Cup Final in Saudi Arabia earlier this year.

 Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona lifts the Spanish Super Cup following their side's victory in the Spanish Super Cup Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images
Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona lifts the Spanish Super Cup following their side's victory in the Spanish Super Cup Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images

Raphinha scored a brace, and Robert Lewandowski scored the three goals that gave Barcelona the win over Real Madrid. Vinicius Junior and Gonzalo Garcia were the goal scorers for Real Madrid.

Expected Lineups for FC Barcelona and Real Madrid

FC Barcelona

  • Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia
  • Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Gerard Martin, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia
  • Midfielders: Pedri, Gavi, Dani Olmo
  • Forwards: Fermin Lopez, Robert Lewandowski, Roony Bardghji

Injuries: Raphinha, Lamine Yamal

Real Madrid

  • Goalkeeper: Andriy Lunin
  • Defenders: David Alaba, Dean Huijsen, Antonio Rudiger, Trent Alexander-Arnold
  • Midfielders: Aurelien Tchouameni, Thiago Pitarch, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga
  • Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Brahim Diaz

Head to Head: FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid (Last Five Games)

In the last five El Clásicos, FC Barcelona won four out of the five matchups. In the previous league match between the two, Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

  • January 11, 2026: FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (Spanish Super Cup Final)
  • October 26, 2025: Real Madrid 2-1 FC Barcelona (La Liga)
  • May 11, 2025: FC Barcelona 4-3 Real Madrid (La Liga)
  • April 26, 2025: FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (Copa del Rey Final)
  • January 12, 2025: Real Madrid 2-5 FC Barcelona (Spanish Super Cup Final)

Prediction:FC Barcelona 2-1 Real Madrid

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This story was originally published May 10, 2026 at 9:10 AM.

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