Barcelona host Real Madrid in 265th Clasico with six-point lead

Barcelona welcome Real Madrid to Camp Nou this weekend for the 10th round of LaLiga, with the Catalan side starting the 265th Clasico six points clear of their closest title rivals.

The match carries immediate significance in the championship race, while Barcelona are also seeking what would be a historic victory. Both sides have several absences to consider before the meeting in Catalonia.

Barcelona

Barcelona’s squad remains affected by injuries. Dani Olmo will miss the match after suffering an injury against PSG, joining Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia and Roony Bardghji on the list of unavailable players.

Jules Kounde is also a doubt, with his involvement yet to be confirmed.

Barcelona’s expected line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia

Defenders: Xavi Espart, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Joao Cancelo

Midfielders: Pedri, Rodri, Fermin Lopez

Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Anthony Gordon

One pre-match prediction lists odds of 1.65 for Barcelona in the Liga Clasico.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid will be without Vinicius Junior, who remains suspended following the red card he received against Villarreal.

The Madrid side must also cope without Raul Asencio, Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo, all of whom are unavailable for the trip to Camp Nou.

The expected Real Madrid line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois

Defenders: Federico Valverde, Ibrahima Konate, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella

Midfielders: Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga

Forwards: Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe, Yan Diomande

The 10th round of the Spanish championship will see Barcelona face Real Madrid in one of the defining fixtures of the weekend.

A separate set of listed match odds gives Barcelona a price of 1.62 to win, with the draw at 5.75 and Real Madrid at 3.90.