Real Madrid vs Barcelona: The Highly Anticipated Clasico of the Season

The highly anticipated Clasico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona is set to take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 21:00 CET. This match, part of the eleventh round of LaLiga, will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS 1 and can also be streamed through various connected devices such as Smart TVs, computers, smartphones, and tablets.

Heading into the match, Barcelona leads the LaLiga standings with 27 points, having secured 9 victories and suffered only one defeat. Real Madrid, the current Spanish champions, are in second place with 24 points, achieved through 7 wins and 3 draws. Both teams have been in impressive form recently, with Real Madrid winning six of their last seven league matches and Barcelona dominating FC Sevilla 5-1 in their last outing.

This Clasico marks a significant milestone for Kylian Mbappé, who will be playing his first Real Madrid vs Barcelona match. Mbappé’s performance will be closely watched, especially after Vinicius Jr.’s exceptional display in the UEFA Champions League against Borussia Dortmund, where he scored a hat-trick.

The match also highlights the top scorers in LaLiga, with Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona leading the charts with 12 goals, followed by Kylian Mbappé and Ayoze Perez, each with six goals. The encounter is expected to be intense, given the historical rivalry and the current form of both teams.

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s coach, has praised Mbappé’s contribution to the team but is still seeking to bring out the best version of the French star. Meanwhile, Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal has prepared a special dental appliance in his team’s colors for the match.