Possible Lineups for Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona Matchday 10

On Sunday, October 26th, starting at 4:15 PM CEST, ELCLÁSICO will take place at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This clash could lead to a change at the top of the table or allow Real Madrid to open a small gap against their biggest rival. The historic rivalry between the Merengues and Culés paralyzes the country and enjoys greater international visibility every year.

To face the duel, the coaches will seek to field their fittest men. Despite the difficulties caused by their respective absences, Xabi Alonso and Hansi Flick will aim to put together the best possible lineup for Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.

Possible Real Madrid Lineup against FC Barcelona

The Blanco coach will face another week with the known absence of Rüdiger. Conversely, Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold could return to the right back position, and players who have carried discomfort in recent weeks, such as Huijsen, Mastantuono, and Mbappé, are also expected to feature, having not participated in international commitments. The Spanish center's recovery is the most complicated. Tienen más que complicado llegar también Ceballos y Asencio.

The rest of the squad, barring any last-minute unforeseen events, is available to the Basque coach.

In this way, the possible Real Madrid lineup against FC Barcelona would feature Courtois in goal and a backline formed by Carvajal and Carreras on the flanks, with Huijsen and Militão as central defenders. Should the '2' not make it to the match, Valverde could play at full-back. In midfield, Tchouaméni is untouchable in the pivot position, accompanied by Valverde (or Camavinga if the Uruguayan has to play as a full-back) and two from the trio of Arda Güler, Franco Mastantuono, and Bellingham. Up front, Mbappé and Vinícius are the clear favorites to be the most advanced players.

Possible FC Barcelona Lineup against Real Madrid

FC Barcelona has more absences but will try to extend their four-game winning streak against the Blancos. Hansi Flick has the confirmed absences of Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, and Joan García, in addition to the long-term injuries of Ter Stegen and Gavi. Fermín, Ferran, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal are doubts, although it seems all of them will be available.

Thus, the possible FC Barcelona lineup against Real Madrid would consist of Szczęsny in goal, with Koundé, Araujo, Cubarsí (or Eric García), and Balde in defense. In midfield, Flick could field his main reference players, De Jong and Pedri, alongside the recently recovered Fermín. Up front, without Lewandowski, Ferran will be the offensive reference, and on the wings, depending on the form of the recently recovered players, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Rashford will compete for two spots.