Barcelona vs Real Madrid Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2024-25

The Catalan giants will take on Los Blancos on matchday 35 in the LaLiga.

The title race in La Liga is still not over. This game surely can be a title decider, and it will be an exciting game for sure. FC Barcelona will be very disappointed as their treble dream got shattered.

They lost to Inter Milan in a thrilling encounter in the semifinals of the Champions League. Now the Catalan side will aim to beat their arch rival for the fourth consecutive time this season on Sunday.

In 34 games, Barcelona won 25 matches, drew four games and lost five. With 79 points on the table, they are sitting at the top. The Blaugrana can’t afford to drop points in this El Classico as winning the title will be extremely difficult if they fail to get a good result on Sunday. They will have to be at their best and show that they are the best team in Spain.

On the other hand, Los Blancos are having a very disappointing season as per their standards. Despite having a star-studded squad, they failed to perform well this season. Injuries are one of the main reasons why they have suffered a lot this season.

In 34 games, they have won 23 matches, drawn six and lost five games. With 75 points on the table, they are second, just four points behind their rival. Still few games are left to be played, and anything can happen.

Despite missing key players, they will be a tough team to beat. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Stadium: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys
• Date: Sunday, 11 May
• Kick-Off Time: 07:45 PM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

FC Barcelona (in all competitions): L-W-D-W-W

Real Madrid (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Lamine Yamal(FC Barcelona)

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.

Yamal’s acceleration is one of his standout attributes. He has a quick burst of pace by which he is able to 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.

Lamine Yamal: pic.twitter.com/S7OBvtjrcJ

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 7, 2025

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

His 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 a lot of 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.

💥 @KMbappe 💥 pic.twitter.com/NfxqiIKexz

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) May 8, 2025

Match Facts

• 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
• In the last five meetings between these teams, Barcelona won four games and Real Madrid won once

FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – This fixture to end in a draw – 23/10 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and 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.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 260

FC Barcelona: 103

Real Madrid: 105

Draws: 52

Predicted Lineups

FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Szczesny (GK); Garcia, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; de Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Courtois (GK); Vazquez, Tchouameni, Asencio, Garcia; Guler, Bellingham, Junior; Mbappe

Match Prediction

Despite missing several key players due to injuries and playing away from home, Real Madrid will be a tough team to beat. Barcelona have great attacking prowess, but their defence has been awful in the last few games. Most probably, this match will end in a stalemate.

Prediction: FC Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid

Telecast

India: GXR World

UK: La Liga TV

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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