BAR vs RM Dream11 Match Prediction: Things get further intriguing as the El Clasico edges closer. Both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid ended up drawing their games versus RCD Mallorca and Valencia and as a result of it, continue to be on level terms with 35 points each in La Liga. Only the goal difference is what puts Ernesto Valverde’s men at the top of the league but it could very well change by the end of 90 minutes as Los Blancos look for a big win at enemy territory.
Match Details
Date- Thursday, December 18 | Kick-Off- 12:30 AM (IST) | Venue- Camp Nou
FC Barcelona
Jordi Alba is likely to start at the left-back position after recently recovering from injury. Ivan Rakitic is once again expected to feature in midfield for the hosts. Sergio Roberto could get the nod ahead of Nelson Semado at right-back. Ousmane Dembele and Arthur are ruled out due to injury, while Griezmann, Suarez and Messi are to lead the attack.
Real Madrid
Ferland Mendy’s suspension has come to an end and should feature at the left-back position for the visitors. Fede Valverde has been impressive in midfield and should be starting in the El Clasico. Man in form, Karim Benzema and Rodrygo are expected to lead the attack. Marco Asensio, Lucas Vazquez, Eden Hazard, Marcelo are all on the sidelines due to injury while James Rodriguez’s inclusion in the squad is doubtful.
FC Barcelona- Ter Stegen; Roberto, Pique, Lenglet, Alba; Rakitic, Busquets, De Jong; Messi, Suarez, Griezmann
Real Madrid- Courtois; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Mendy; Kroos, Casemiro, Valverde; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius
Lionel Messi, as usual, has been in the thick of things for FC Barcelona. The six-time Ballon-D’Or winner has scored 12 goals and has six assists from 901 minutes played in the La Liga this season. Messi also has a pass accuracy of 81%
Karim Benzema is having the best season in the Real Madrid jersey so far. The veteran centre-forward has bagged 12 goals and has five assists from 15 appearances with a pass accuracy of 86%
Luis Suarez has also been regularly contributing for FC Barcelona. The Uruguay international has scored nine goals and has three assists from 1014 minutes played in La Liga this season while having a pass accuracy of 74%
Dani Carvajal has been one of the standouts at right-back for Real Madrid. Carvajal has a goal and four assists after featuring in 1170 minutes in the league this season. The 27-year-old also has a pass accuracy of 87%
In the last six meetings between the two clubs, FC Barcelona has won four, while two games have ended in a draw. Real Madrid will be looking to string in a win here, but Leo Messi and co. at home might just nick a win.
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