The Spanish LaLiga 2025 is getting closer and closer as the Barcelona vs Real Madrid game can be said to be a title-deciding game. 11th May is the scheduled date for the big game. The timings for the match are 7.45 pm (IST) and 4.14 pm (CET), whereas the match is at Estadi Lluis Companys.
We have already seen three Clasicos this season, and FC Barcelona is victorious in all of them. The last league El Clasico at Bernabeu, Barcelona trashed Real Madrid 4-0. This team around Real Madrid will reduce the gap to one point if they win, whereas if Barcelona wins, they will surely have one hand on the trophy.
The race for the Pichichi Trophy is also tight as Mbappe is just one goal behind Lewandowski. We will see a lot of battles in this game, whereas many important players will be missing.
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid – Spanish LaLiga 2025: Teams news, Injury updates, Expected XI
Teams news, Injury updates, and expected XI
Real Madrid
All of the main starting defenders for Real Madrid are out. Carlo Ancelotti will be a tense man, but surely he will manage with the resources he has. The players that will miss the game for Real Madrid are Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, and David Alaba.
Expected XI: Courtois, Vazquez, Tchouameni, Asencio, Garcia, Valverde, Ceballos, Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius, and Mbappe
Barcelona
Jules Kounde will be a big miss for FC Barcelona, as he still hasn’t recovered from his injury. The good news for Barcelona is that Balde is back and is expected to start on the bench. Robert Lewandowski played a few minutes against Inter and will most likely start this game. Another question for Hansi Flick is whether to start Wojciech Szczesny or Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Expected XI: Szczesny, Eric, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin, Pedri, de Jong, Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha, Lewandowski
Key Players
Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)
He will be Real Madrid’s most effective threat in transition and should be able to exploit Barcelona’s high line of defense. His speed and capability to dribble one-on-one with defenders can pull apart the backline of Barca, especially on the counter. His ability to counter on the left while Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo would help centrally means Vini’s movement on the left will disrupt Barca’s shape, which could lead to scoring chances. If he is sharp, he can create foul opportunities, penalty-kicking opportunities, or possible assists. If Vinicius creates a statement performance, that could effectively swing the match and potentially the league into Real Madrid’s favor.
Pedri (Barcelona)
He will be vital in terms of controlling the pace of matches and breaking the high press from Real Madrid. With his ability to keep the ball under pressure and transition from defense to attack, he is the pulse of Barcelona’s midfield. Madrid is likely to press high and counter quickly, so Pedri’s coolness and awareness can help position Barca players properly and help him dominate play. If he is able to find space and work with forwards like Lewandowski or Yamal, Barcelona can break Madrid’s defensive shape. He will be essential in helping players remain calm in a tense match that could decide a title.
Predictions
This year’s record suggests Barcelona can win the match. But with too much fatigue and elimination from the Champions League, can Barcelona handle all of this together? Yes, they can, as Hansi Flick has made them this way. While you surely can never doubt Real Madrid.
