Xavi also has a completely in good shape squad to select from and provides in Andreas Christensen because the solitary modify towards the aspect that misplaced to PSG. Pedri drops into the bench.

The twenty-year-outdated is a single choice to deputise for Lewandowski from the middle, but Ferran Torres really should have the nod because the variety nine, permitting Raphinha to return out wide right after his peculiar write-up-Manchester United injury - harming his foot by kicking a fridge away from anger pursuing his substitution.

He could substitute compatriot Eduardo Camavinga at the base of midfield. Eder Militao could also make his initial commence considering the fact that August acquiring enjoyed a number of cameos considering that coming back from an ACL tear.

But Xavi will go away them on an upward trajectory. He steadied and righted the course of the club that diced with monetary peril off the pitch and experienced misplaced identity on it.

Barcelona have had to view Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid gain the La Liga title in the last 3 seasons, but the Catalan outfit are at the moment in the commanding placement at the top with the table, boasting a 9-place advantage over the reigning champions heading into the subsequent El Clasico.

An unassailable 7-point chasm is nonetheless a healthy edge for your good results-starved Catalans, but suffering back again-to-again defeats for the first time considering that April is not exactly what the physician purchased in advance of El Clasico, and neither can be an injuries to star striker Robert Lewandowski.

56th minute: Modric breaks up a Barca assault in his individual box, finds Bellingham and he launches site a single for Vinicius to chase. He's into your penalty location with Cubarsi for company and shoots off target.

Despite the recent speculation, Xavi remains to be planning to stand down as head mentor this summertime, so there will be substantial adjust ahead of upcoming period, and it is also set to be a captivating transfer window for your club.

39th minute: Raphinha's latest corner scoots in the Madrid 6-garden box with no a person ready to obtain a decisive touch. How a lot longer can this go on?

12th moment: Cancelo gave away a Silly penalty in midweek. This time he is foul Lucas right on the sting. All over again, not the brightest plan.

Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba stay hurt as they are not anticipated to be again for a minimum of this tie.

Bellingham steered into the best corner still left-footed for his 21st intention of your year, sparking bedlam inside the Bernabeu and driving Madrid on the cusp in their 36th LaLiga title.

Lunin will get himself caught underneath an inswinging delivery. Christensen will get up above Kroos and nods household to draw initial blood for Barca. What a start out! Manchester Town held hanging corners go here underneath Lunin's crossbar to no avail in midweek. Possibly which was why!

65th moment: Modric includes a shot blocked. Madrid keep the assault going and win a corner. The veteran Croatian will take.

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