Real Madrid – Barcelona, the long-awaited Clasico takes place this Saturday evening. Before Kylian Mbappé’s first appearance against the Blaugranas with the Merengue jersey, Carlo Ancelotti recalled that he is waiting for his star firmly.
This Saturday evening, the real Madrid and FC Barcelona face off for one of the most exciting Clasicos in recent years. Indeed, football fans can expect a gala poster with a Vinicius Jr on fire recently, promised the Ballon d’Or and an XXL Raphinha with Barça. But if there is one player whose performance will be closely evaluated, it is Kylian Mbappé. After a lackluster start to the season marked by extra-sporting affairs, the Frenchman has the opportunity to definitely make an impression in the event of a good performance. At a press conference, Carlo Ancelotti spoke about his striker’s situation before insisting that he expected a lot from him. “We are happy because Kylian Mbappé scored goals. He was very present during the first two goals against Dortmund. We are already satisfied with what he is doing but he will do it better because he has the qualities to do it. But we are in no hurry. For the Clasico, he has played against Barcelona several times and knows what he has to do. These teammates have a lot of confidence in his qualities and I think he will contribute as always. His way of managing the pre-match is simple. I think he has great confidence in his qualities. I think he will contribute tomorrow, as he always does.”declared the transalpine technician.
Two Madrid executives absent
For this big meeting long awaited by the football world, Real Madrid will have to do without Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo, affected against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League this week. Lunin is the favorite to start in the Merengue cages. Reigning Spanish champion, Real Madrid is currently trailing FC Barcelona by three points but Carlo Ancelotti remains calm for the rest of the season: “It’s true that they play really well, but in a match like this it’s difficult to choose a favorite. But no one is stopping me from sleeping right now.”
What time does Real – Barcelona start?
The first Clasico of the season between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona is scheduled to kick off Saturday October 26 at 9:00 p.m. at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid (Spain).
On which channel to watch Real – Barcelona?
Holder of TV rights for the Spanish championship, BeIn Sports 1 will broadcast the gala poster between the Merengue and the Blaugrana.
How to follow Real – Barcelona in streaming?
If you want to watch the La Liga clash between Madrid and Barcelona on your computer, smartphone or tablet, you will need to subscribe to MyCanal or on the site BeIn Sports.
What are the probable lineups for Real – Barcelona?
Actual: Lunin (G) – Vazquez, Militao, Rüdiger, F.Mendy – Tchouaméni, Valverde, Modric – Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappé.
Barcelona: Peña (L) – Koundé, Íñigo Martínez, Cubarsí, Balde – Pedri, M.Casadó, D.Olmo – Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski.