Unfortunately for neutrals, the much-anticipated BBC vs MSN battle is not taking place! This is because Gareth Bale is injured. So while Luis Suarez, finally cleared of his lengthy ban for biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini at the 2014 World Cup, comes in to boost the Messi-Neymar duo, how are Real Madrid supposed to deal with the absence of their Welsh winger?
This concern adds to the fatigue factor which Cristiano Ronaldo complained about in midweek. Together, this already makes two excuses for Los Blancos and the match hasn’t even started! If the final result could be too hard to predict, something is almost certain to occur: controversy spiced with bookings, physical fights… you name it!
The hype ahead of El Clasico is always huge and Saturday’s clash at the Santiago Bernabeu promises to be a nail-biting affair! The spectators’ eyes should be big enough to watch not only Suarez but also James Rodriguez, Claudio Bravo and all the names on the pitch. Real Madrid vs Barcelona is a star-studded fixture which you cannot afford to miss.
When and where can I watch El Clasico on October 25, 2014?
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Real Madrid vs Barcelona confirmed team sheets
Real Madrid’s lineup: Casillas; Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo; Isco, Modric, Kroos; James, Cristiano y Benzema.
Barcelona’s lineup: Bravo, Piqué, Sergio, Xavi, Iniesta, Luis Suárez, Messi, Neymar, Mascherano, Alves, Mathieu.
Real Madrid’s bench: Keylor Navas, Varane, Khedira, Chicharito, Arbeloa, Nacho, Illarra.
Barcelona’s bench: Ter Stegen, Bartra, Jordi Alba, Sergi Roberto, Rakitic, Munir, Pedro.
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