Match Previews

country flag LaLiga Round 26
Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona
Sun 01 March 2020 20:00
Referee
Antonio Mateu Lahoz
Weather at KO
weather icon Overcast  12oC | Precip: 24% (0 mm) | Wind 8.2 m/s
Travel Info
1 hour plane
Distance
505 KM (Distance Matrix)

Real Madrid

Last updated: Mon 02 March 2020 08:19
In Brief

No wins in three and they just suffered a significant Champions League loss. Missing the injured Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio. Missing the suspended Rodrygo.

Looking Back

Ahead of this LaLiga match, Real Madrid were in Champions League action at home to Manchester City on Wednesday and lost that match 2-1.

That was their second loss in a row and before that they had a draw. So, the mood right now isn't great at Real Madrid.

Looking Ahead

Starting forward Eden Hazard had just returned from injury, but suffered a new ankle fracture at the weekend. He is ruled out for the foreseeable future.

Backup forward Marco Asensio is out injured and backup forward Rodrygo is suspended.

There is good depth at the forward positions for Real Madrid, though, and two of Vinicius, Lucas Vazquez, Gareth Bale and Isco can partner Karim Benzema up front.

Points of Interest

Real Madrid will have had one less day of rest compared to Barcelona since their Champions League game was on Wednesday and Barcelona's Champions League game was on Tuesday.

FC Barcelona

Last updated: Mon 02 March 2020 08:19
In Brief

They come into this top of the league. Just had a Champions League trip to Napoli, where they drew. Missing the injured Sergi Roberto, Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele. Slight doubts over Jordi Alba even though he's in the provisional squad.

Looking Back

Ahead of this LaLiga match, Barcelona were in Champions League action away at Napoli on Tuesday and they drew 1-1.

It wasn't a convincing performance, which has often been the case with Barcelona in recent weeks.

Looking Ahead

Starting centre-forward Luis Suarez is out injured and backup forward Ousmane Dembele is out injured. They've made an emergency signing to deal with this in the form of Martin Braithwaite.

Backup right-back Sergi Roberto is out injured.

Starting left-back Jordi Alba is in the squad, but is still a slight injury doubt. Coach Quique Setien has said he might not start. He can be replaced by Junior Firpo, but this would really hurt Barcelona in attack.

Starting centre-back Gerard Pique was an injury doubt, but has recovered.

Points of Interest

Barcelona will have had one extra day of rest compared to Real Madrid since their Champions League game was on Tuesday's and Real Madrid's Champions League game was on Wednesday.

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FC Barcelona

Last updated: Mon 02 March 2020 08:19
In Brief

They come into this top of the league. Just had a Champions League trip to Napoli, where they drew. Missing the injured Sergi Roberto, Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele. Slight doubts over Jordi Alba even though he's in the provisional squad.

Looking Back

Ahead of this LaLiga match, Barcelona were in Champions League action away at Napoli on Tuesday and they drew 1-1.

It wasn't a convincing performance, which has often been the case with Barcelona in recent weeks.

Looking Ahead

Starting centre-forward Luis Suarez is out injured and backup forward Ousmane Dembele is out injured. They've made an emergency signing to deal with this in the form of Martin Braithwaite.

Backup right-back Sergi Roberto is out injured.

Starting left-back Jordi Alba is in the squad, but is still a slight injury doubt. Coach Quique Setien has said he might not start. He can be replaced by Junior Firpo, but this would really hurt Barcelona in attack.

Starting centre-back Gerard Pique was an injury doubt, but has recovered.

Points of Interest

Barcelona will have had one extra day of rest compared to Real Madrid since their Champions League game was on Tuesday's and Real Madrid's Champions League game was on Wednesday.

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Probable Starting 11
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Game Score
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