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Real Madrid will host its traditional rival, Barcelona, in the El Clásico match, on Sunday evening, in the 32nd round of La Liga, in the Merengue stronghold, the Santiago Bernabeu.
In addition to the usual importance of the El Clásico match due to the historical hostility between the two teams, the confrontation will be decisive for the La Liga title.
Real Madrid is at the top of the standings with 78 points, while Barcelona is runner-up with 8 points.
The Spanish newspaper AS shed light on the expected lineup for El Clásico, saying that doubt surrounds Ancelotti in only one position, which is left back.
She explained that Ferland Mendy did not train today, Saturday, due to the “excessive physical load” on him following the last confrontation with Manchester City, which extended into extra time.
She confirmed that the most likely option that coach Ancelotti might make is to play Frenchman Aurelien Chouamini in the left-back position, especially since he did not participate in the last City match due to suspension.
In Barcelona, the newspaper expected one change in the midfield, compared to the combination with which Xavi started the last match against Paris Saint-Germain: Christensen in place of Pedri.
real madrid
Goalkeeper: Andrey Lunin.
Defense line: (Mendy or Camavinga), Nacho, Rudiger, and Carvajal.
Midfield: Kroos, Chouamini, Valverde, and Bellingham.
Attacking line: Rodrigo and Vinicius Junior.
Barcelona
Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen.
Defensive line: Cancelo, Cobarci, Araujo, and Kounde.
Midfield: Christensen, Gundogan, and Frenkie de Jong.
Attacking line: Rafinha, Lamine Yamal, and Lewandowski.