Barcelona XI vs Real Madrid: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for El Clasico today

Jonathan Gorrie16 October 2022

Jules Kounde returns to the Barcelona lineup for today’s El Clasico with Real Madrid.

Blaugrana boss Xavi watched his side concede three times against Inter Milan at home earlier this week to leave their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.

Ronald Araujo is missing and the club could rush Kounde back into action for this afternoon’s trip to the Bernabeu, such are the lack of options at the back.

The Frenchman has been named in Barcelona’s matchday squad for the Clasico. Hector Bellerin and Andreas Christensen are both out, meaning Gerard Pique could be called upon despite his poor performance against Inter.

While Frenkie de Jong and Franck Kessie are available, Memphis Depay is injured ahead of a crucial game at the top of LaLiga.

Both sides are unbeaten in a domestic sense but a loss for either here would be a huge blow. Should Xavi in particular fall to defeat, the pressure would only increase after a poor week.

Starting Barcelona XI (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Roberto, Garcia, Kounde, Balde; De Jong, Pedri, Busquets; Dembele, Lewandowski, Raphinha

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