Where to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups, prediction for La Liga El Clasico

The stage is set for the first El Clasico of the season when Real Madrid host league leaders Barcelona in the top clash of the 2024-25 La Liga. Both clubs enter the biggest duel after impressive victories in the Champions League.

Real Madrid are just three points behind Barcelona in the La Liga table and have a good chance of turning the tables at the Santiago Bernabeu. Ancelotti’s side defeated Borussia Dortmund 5-2 on Tuesday to secure their second Champions League victory.

Meanwhile, Barcelona secured a 4-1 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League thanks to Raphinha’s hat-trick. Since their shocking defeat to Osasuna, the Catalan giants have won four games in a row.

Hansi Flick needs to reverse history as his side have lost 10 of their last 14 El Clasico games since 2020.

The Sports News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest line-up news.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this La Liga game in the US:

TV channels: –
Live stream: ESPN+

This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on ESPN+.

When does Real Madrid play Barcelona? start?

This La Liga duel will take place in Santiago Bernabeu In Madrid, Spain and it starts Saturday, October 26th at 9:00 p.m. local time.

This is how this time is translated in the USA:

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Lineups, team news

Real Madrid will be missing Rodrygo And Thibaut Courtois due to an injury. The former was sent off in the final minutes of the Champions League duel against Dortmund. Meanwhile, Courtois had to take a break of up to three weeks due to injury.

David Alaba And Dani Carvajal also fall offside. In the meantime, Brahim Diaz remains a doubt.

Jew Bellingham will be given an advanced role due to Rodrygo’s absence. The Brazilian will be replaced by one of the two Tchouameni or Camavinga. Kylian Mbappe And Vinicius Jr will complete the first three.

Real Madrid predicted the lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Lunin (TW) – Vazquez, Militao, Rüdiger, Mendy – Tchouameni, Camavinga, Valverde – Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr

Injured: Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois
Exposed: None

In the meantime, Marc-André ter Stegen, Andreas ChristensenAnd Ronald Araujo remains injured for Barcelona.

Gavi is ready to play again after recovering from a cruciate ligament injury. Lewandowski will lead the attack in a 4-3-3 formation, with Jamal And Raphina cover the flanks.

Barcelona Predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Pena (TW) – Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde – Casado, Pedri, Fermin – Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha

Injured: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo
Exposed: None

Real Madrid vs Barcelona forecast

Rodrygo’s injury has hurt Real Madrid and their attack will be on the radar. While Real Madrid have been a dominant force at home. However, given Barcelona’s recent relentless winning streak, the hosts could be considered second favorites.

• Forecast: Real Madrid 2-3 Barcelona

La Liga fixtures this week

All times ET

Friday, October 25th

• Espanyol vs. Sevilla FC (3:00 p.m.)

Saturday, October 26th

• Real Valladolid vs. Villarreal (8:00 a.m.)
• Rayo Vallecano vs. Alavés (10:15 a.m.)
• UD Las Palmas vs. Girona (12:30 p.m.)
• Real Madrid vs. Barcelona (3:00 p.m.)

Sunday, October 27th

• Leganés vs. Celta Vigo (9:00 a.m.)
• Getafe vs Valencia (11:15 a.m.)
• Real Betis vs. Atlético Madrid (1:30 p.m.)
• Real Sociedad vs. Osasuna (4:00 p.m.)

Monday, October 28th

• Mallorca vs. Athletic Bilbao (4:00 p.m.)