FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet in the fourth and final El Clasico this season in the biggest La Liga game of the year on Sunday.
Barcelona won all three of their previous meetings this campaign, handily beating Los Blancos 4-0 in the league and 5-2 in the Spanish Supercup final before surviving a dramatic 3-2 victory in the Copa Del Rey final just two weeks ago.
Sunday's highly anticipated clash could very well determine the La Liga title race, with Barca pacing their eternal rivals by four points at the top of the table, with just four games remaining in the season.
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The Blaugrana are fresh off a heartbreaking exit at the hands of Inter Milan in the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League , losing 7-6 on aggregate after two exhilarating matches.
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In league play, the Catalans eked out a 2-1 win over relegation-doomed Valladolid last weekend, despite heavily rotating the squad ahead of their Champions League tie midweek.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, surged out to a three-goal lead against Celta Vigo on Sunday before the visitors attempted a comeback effort, clawing two goals back with 15 minutes to play. Celta fell short in a 3-2 loss, keeping Madrid's title hopes alive.
Where to Watch FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid
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Fans tuning into FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the United States can catch the action on ESPN+. Spanish language broadcast is available on ESPN Deportes.
When: Sunday, May 11 – 10:15AM ET / 7:15AM PT
Where: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona
Where to watch/stream in the United States: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid Betting Odds
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FC Barcelona to win: -105
Draw: +300
Real Madrid to win: +230
Both teams to score (Yes/No): -340 / +240
Over/Under 3.5 goals: -124 / +102
Robert Lewandowski first goalscorer: +330
Kylian Mbappé anytime goalscorer: -105
Jude Bellingham anytime goalscorer: +210
Lamine Yamal to score or assist: +100
Odds courtesy of FanDuel.
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Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs FC Barcelona
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Carlo Ancelotti's squad is battered and bruised, as it has been virtually all season.
Madrid will be missing their entire starting backline for the trip to Barcelona, with Antonio Rudiger being the latest to suffer a season-ending injury.
Aurelien Tchouameni will likely fill in at center-back alongside Raul Asencio, with Federico Valverde and Fran Garcia operating as full-backs.
Luka Modrić is expected to be among the starters, playing in the midfield with Dani Ceballos. Rodrygo will be back in the squad after missing the win over Celta with an illness, and should bump Arda Güler back to the bench despite the youngster's strong performance last weekend.
Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois (GK) – Federico Valverde, Raul Asencio, Aurelien Tchouameni, Fran Garcia – Dani Ceballos, Luka Modrić – Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Jr – Kylian Mbappé.
Injuries/suspensions: Ferland Mendy (thigh), Dani Carvajal (knee), Eduardo Camavinga (muscle), Eder Militao (ACL), David Alaba (meniscus), Antonio Rüdiger (knee, red card).
FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs Real Madrid
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Hansi Flick has his own injury issues to worry about, with the formidable Jules Koundé still out with a hamstring injury.
Eric Garcia filled in well at right-back in the Frenchman's absence, even scoring a goal on Tuesday in Milan. Alejandro Balde, who has missed the last few games with a thigh injury, will be in the squad and could get the start on Sunday.
Dani Olmo is expected to join Barca's fearsome attacking trio of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, the latter of whom will get his first start since April 19.
FC Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Wojciech Szczesny (GK) – Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsí, Inigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde – Pedri, Frenkie De Jong – Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha – Robert Lewandowski.
Injuries: Marc Casado (knee), Marc Bernal (ACL), Jules Koundé (hamstring), Pablo Torre (knee).
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