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El Clasico 2025 set for a new chapter in La Liga

“Alonso vs Flick (in absence): Predicted Line-ups for Real Madrid and Barcelona

All eyes are now on El Clasico which will be held on Sunday 26 October 2025 as the historic rivalry between Real Madrid & Barcelona renews in decisive La Liga encounter.

This edition of El Clasico promises to be high stakes and tactically exciting as Los Blancos seek to extend their lead at the top of the La Liga standings to 5 point while Barcelona seeks to close the gap and return to winning ways despite the absence of their coach, Hansi Flick due to suspension.

Real Madrid – Predicted XI

Manager Xabi Alonso, set for his 1st ever Clasico as head coach is expected to stick to aggressive and technically sharp setup:

Among the substitutes are Trent Alexander Arnold, Dani Carvajal, Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo and Argentine teenager Franco Mastantuono.

Barcelona – Predicted XI

Despite Flick’s absence from the touchline, Barcelona are expected to line up under his tactical direction with assistant staff leading from the bench:

On the bench: Ronald Araujo, Gerard Martin, Marc Bernal and Roony Bardghji.

Real Madrid have not beaten Flick coached Barcelona side in their last 4 meeting but with Flick absent & Xabi Alonso pushing high tempo pressing system, the Santiago Bernabeu outfit see this as their best chance to rewrite the recent script.