Barcelona vs Real Madrid – 2019/20 La Liga El Clasico preview, predicted line-ups

Barcelona will host Real Madrid on Wednesday night in the El Clasico in 2019/20 La Liga. Both the giants will look to go past one another in the crucial game.

Kick-off : 8:00 PM (Local)

Venue : Camp Nou, Barcelona

Barcelona and Real Madrid are level on points and Barca are only top of the league on goal difference. But they can establish a three point advantage on top if they win the top of the summit clash.

Barca are 1st in the points table after 16 games with 35 points. Their goal difference is +23. Against Real it will be an all out battle.

Ernesto Valverde will have his work cut out on Wednesday night as he will have no option other than to win the Clasico.

For a triumph in the Clasico Barca will need to play their brand of football. With possession the key and attacking with juicy, fluid football. A solid backline is an integral part with the strategy. Good luck to Barca.

On the other hand, Real Madrid have just suffered one single loss this season. They will surely be looking to win the Clasico to have a firm grip at the top.

Real are 2nd in the table after 16 games with 35 points. Their goal difference is +21. Against Barca in a Clasico is a special occasion.

Zinedine Zidane’s men will no doubt have to at the bst of their games when taking on they rivals. Springing a surprise to Barca fans will be their aim.

Real Madrid are a very capable side. They too will need to focus on playing their brand of football. It’s an attacking football with a tight solid defence. Their style of play is world class and I can also wish them luck.

Both teams are locked on the same number of wins in an all time La Liga record. So even Stevens to start the Clasico on Wednesday night.

Team news and possible line-ups

Eden Hazard, Marcelo, James Rodriguez, Marco Asensio and Lucas Vazquez will all be not available for Real Madrid for the Clasico as due to injuries.

While Ferland Mendy is available and might play against Barca.

As for Barcelona, Arthur is injured and hence will be unavailable. Also Nelson Semedo is available and will likely play.

Real Madrid XI : Courtois, Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Mendy, Kroos, Casemiro, Valverde, Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius.

Barcelona XI : Ter Stegen, Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba, Rakitic, Busquets, De Jong, Messi, Suarez, Griezmann.

Prediction

El Clasico is always a treat to watch and it never disappoints. It should be a cracker this game with me backing Barca to win over Real Madrid 3-1.