Frank Christian
Real Madrid and Barcelona are both gearing up in New Jersey for the El Clasico showdown on U.S. soil at MetLife Stadium as part of their preseason training.
After recent matches, where Real Madrid lost to AC Milan and Barcelona drew with Manchester City, both teams are looking to fine-tune their form before the LaLiga season kicks off on August 18.
Carlo Ancelotti leads Real Madrid, while Hansi Flick will manage his first El Clasico with Barcelona.
The Sporting News provides insights into the potential lineups for the match.
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Predicted Lineups for Real Madrid and Barcelona
Real Madrid might be missing key players like Kylian Mbappe, while newcomers like Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes, and Endrick Felipe could feature prominently.
The Barcelona squad is also adjusting with notable players absent due to injuries, but stars like Pedri, and Frenkie de Jong will be sidelined.
Expected lineups:
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Courtois (GK) — Vazquez, Vallejo, Militao, Garcia — Modric, Ceballos, Paz — Guler, Endrick, Diaz.
Barcelona predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Torriani (GK) — Fort, Lenglet, Martinez, Balde — Bernal, Romeu, Casado — Torre, Lewandowski, Victor.
Tour Squads for Real Madrid and Barcelona
Real Madrid’s tour squad consists of 26 players, featuring emerging talents and seasoned stars, while Barcelona includes late arrivals like Raphinha and Ilkay Gundogan.
Real Madrid squad: Goalkeepers, Defenders, Midfielders, Forwards.
Barcelona squad: Goalkeepers, Defenders, Midfielders, Attackers.
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Where to Watch
Details for viewing the match:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | |
| UK | Premier Sports 1 | Premier Sports Player |
| Australia | — | Paramount+ |
| India | — | FanCode |
USA: Watch on ESPN with streaming on ESPN+.
Canada: Exclusive live streaming via Fubo in Canada. New subscribers can avail of a FREE trial.
UK: Premier Sports 1 broadcast with streaming access on the Premier Sports Player.
Australia: Watch on Paramount+.
India: Available on FanCode.
