Kylian Mbappe is poised to make his highly anticipated El Clasico debut this Saturday as Real Madrid faces off against Barcelona in La Liga at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu.
Having joined Carlo Ancelotti’s squad this summer after his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe has already made an impressive impact, scoring eight goals in his first 13 matches for the club.
This weekend’s clash represents a significant milestone for the French international, as it is arguably the most prestigious derby in Spanish football. As fans eagerly await the showdown, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming match between two of the world’s most storied clubs, taking place on October 26.
How to Watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona on TV and Live Stream in the UK For fans in the UK, the thrilling encounter will be broadcast live on Premier Sports. To catch the action, you can subscribe for just £7.99 per month. The kickoff is set for 8 PM UK time.
Previously, Viaplay Sports 1 and 2 underwent rebranding to become Premier Sports 1 and 2 earlier this year. You can find Premier Sports 1 on channel 419 and Premier Sports 2 on channel 420 on your Sky TV box.
Injury Updates and Predicted Line-Ups Real Madrid is facing a challenging situation with injuries as they will be without key players Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo for the upcoming match. Jude Bellingham, the English sensation, is expected to take on a more advanced role to compensate for Rodrygo’s absence, while backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin will step in for Courtois.
In addition to Courtois, the Spanish champions are also missing David Alaba and Dani Carvajal, with Brahim Diaz listed as a doubtful participant. Fortunately, midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni has made his return from injury, having played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s recent 5-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
On the other hand, Barcelona will enter the match missing several long-term absentees, including Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, and Ronald Araujo. However, the Catalan side has received a boost with the return of star midfielder Gavi, who made his comeback in the recent 5-1 victory against Sevilla after a year-long recovery from an ACL injury.
Predicted Line-Ups:
- Real Madrid XI: Lunin; Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Tchouameni, Camavinga, Valverde; Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
- Barcelona XI: Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; Casado, Pedri, Fermin; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha.
As the anticipation builds for this epic clash, all eyes will be on Kylian Mbappe as he takes the stage in one of football’s greatest rivalries.