Barcelona vs Real Madrid Lineups, Predictions, Injuries, Score, and Head-to-Head Stats

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Barcelona vs Real Madrid Lineups, Predictions, Injuries, Score, and Head-to-Head Stats

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated May 10, 2026 9:10 AM ET

The second El Clásico league match this season between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will be played at Spotify Camp Nou.

Today's FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid marks the third one this season, with both teams having a win each.

Barcelona is top of the league table with 88 points after 34 league matches, and Real Madrid is second with 77 points after 34 league games. Barcelona can officially win the league if they win or draw against Real Madrid today.

In the previous El Clásico between the two teams, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the Spanish Super Cup Final in Saudi Arabia earlier this year.

Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona lifts the Spanish Super Cup following their side's victory in the Spanish Super Cup Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images

Raphinha scored a brace, and Robert Lewandowski scored the three goals that gave Barcelona the win over Real Madrid. Vinicius Junior and Gonzalo Garcia were the goal scorers for Real Madrid.

Expected Lineups for FC Barcelona and Real Madrid

FC Barcelona

Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia
Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Gerard Martin, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia
Midfielders: Pedri, Gavi, Dani Olmo
Forwards: Fermin Lopez, Robert Lewandowski, Roony Bardghji

Injuries:Lamine Yamal, Andreas Christensen

Real Madrid

Goalkeeper: Andriy Lunin
Defenders: David Alaba, Dean Huijsen, Antonio Rudiger, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Midfielders: Aurelien Tchouameni, Thiago Pitarch, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga
Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Brahim Diaz

Injuries: Kylian Mbappe, Arda Guler, Federico Valverde, Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal, Dani Ceballos, Eder Militao, Rodrygo

Head to Head: FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid (Last Five Games)

In the last five El Clásicos, FC Barcelona won four out of the five matchups. In the previous league match between the two, Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

January 11, 2026: FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (Spanish Super Cup Final)
October 26, 2025: Real Madrid 2-1 FC Barcelona (La Liga)
May 11, 2025: FC Barcelona 4-3 Real Madrid (La Liga)
April 26, 2025: FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (Copa del Rey Final)
January 12, 2025: Real Madrid 2-5 FC Barcelona (Spanish Super Cup Final)

Prediction:FC Barcelona 2-1 Real Madrid

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