Barcelona vs Real Madrid Predictions

This clash will live up to the El Clasico tag, as the result of this clash can determine where the La Liga title chase will end, as a win for Barcelona means game over, and a win for Real Madrid will give them hope of winning the league.

Match info: La Liga

Venue: Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, Catalonia.

Date: Sunday, 11^th May 2025

Time: 3:15 pm Nigerian time

Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys will play host to the latest instalment of El Clasico on Sunday afternoon, as La Liga leaders Barcelona welcome second-placed Real Madrid for a huge match in the title race.

Barcelona are top of the La Liga table, four points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, so Carlo Ancelotti's side need to triumph on Sunday to give themselves a realistic chance of moving above the Catalan giants before the end of the season.

Head-to-head:

• Barcelona have won 103 of the 260 El Clásico meetings between the two teams.
• Real Madrid have recorded 105 victories.
• The remaining 52 clashes ended in draws.
• The average number of goals in meetings between Barcelona and Real Madrid is 4.8
• When Barcelona lead 1-0 at home, they win in 88% of their matches
• Barcelona won all 3 Clásicos this season, scoring 12 goals in the matches.
• Their last 10 encounters produced at least 3 goals.

Form:

• Barcelona in the League: D-W-W-W-L
• Barcelona in all competitions: W-W-D-W-L
• Real Madrid in the League: L-W-W-W-W
• Real Madrid in all competitions: L-W-W-L-W

Team News:

• For the Catalan team, Balde, Kounde, and Casado are injured. Marc Bernal is still recovering from his injury, and the rest of the squad is fit to play.
• David Alaba, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, and Antonio Rudiger are all not available due to injuries for Los Blancos. Ferland Mendy is also doubtful for the match. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Player(s) to watch:

• Lamine Yamal’s physical attributes already play a significant role in his game. He possesses a lean and agile frame, which allows him to navigate tight spaces and evade challenges with ease. His low centre of gravity gives him excellent balance, making it difficult for defenders to dispossess him, even in high-pressure situations. His acceleration is one of his standout attributes. He has a quick burst of pace by which he can create opportunities for himself and his teammates. Even though strength-wise, there is still room for improvement for the youngster. He will be the biggest threat to Los Blancos’ defence on Sunday. He has played 48 games this season in which he has scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists.
• Kylian Mbappe’s season has been full of ups and downs. There were a lot of expectations for him to win a lot of trophies, but this season it hasn’t quite worked out. Despite much criticism, he has helped his team whenever the team needed him. The Frenchman is the star of Los Blancos, and he will be a big headache for Barcelona’s poor defence. With his pace and trickery, he can score as well as provide assists to his teammates. He will have to be at his best to beat the offside trap, which has been an issue for him this season. This season, he has played 46 games, in which he scored 32 goals and provided four assists.