The Bernabeu hosts its first El Clasico of the season this Sunday at 17:15 (GMT+3), as La Liga leaders Real Madrid face a Barcelona side just two points behind. With Xabi Alonso’s impressive start and Hansi Flick’s team still finding consistency amid injuries, this clash could define the early title race.
Here’s my Real Madrid vs Barcelona prediction and betting analysis for this blockbuster fixture.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Tips
- Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Barcelona Draw No Bet ( at N/A)
- Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Barcelona 2–1 ( at N/A)
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Odds
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| Draw |
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Real Madrid vs Barcelona Predictions
Real’s momentum meets its first major stress test
Real Madrid’s record under Xabi Alonso has been exceptional — 15 wins in 18 games — but there are signs that the balance isn’t fully settled. The 5–2 defeat at Atletico last month remains a glaring reminder of how this team can unravel under pressure. Even last week’s narrow win over Getafe, secured only after the hosts went down to ten men, suggested that Madrid are still adjusting to Alonso’s methods in big moments.
Their home form offers reassurance — five straight victories at the Bernabeu under Alonso — but that streak faces its toughest challenge yet. Kylian Mbappé continues to be Madrid’s sharpest attacking weapon, though defensive cohesion has occasionally faltered when games open up. Against a Barcelona side that scored freely in recent Clasicos, those lapses could prove costly if Madrid fail to control the tempo.
With the crowd behind them, Madrid should have strong attacking phases, but their defensive fragility in transition remains a concern against elite opposition.
Tip: Barcelona Draw No Bet ( at N/A)
Barca’s attacking depth could swing the balance
Barcelona arrive with confidence despite an ongoing injury list that includes Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Olmo. Flick’s squad depth has already shown its worth — the 6–1 demolition of Olympiakos and a dominant 27-shot display against Girona underline their attacking fluidity even without several starters.
Their record against Madrid speaks volumes: eight goals across both La Liga El Clasicos last season, plus a 5–2 rout in the Super Cup and a 3–2 win in the Copa del Rey final. That sequence has built psychological momentum that could again surface in the capital. Young talents like Lamine Yamal and Pedri have added unpredictability, while Marcus Rashford’s pace gives Barca an outlet that Madrid struggled to contain in previous meetings.
Madrid’s back line, still recovering from that Atletico collapse, may find it difficult to stay compact if the visitors dictate tempo early. Barcelona may not keep a clean sheet — both teams have scored in seven of the last eight Clasicos — but their attacking rhythm and tactical familiarity give them a realistic path to victory.
Tip: Barcelona 2–1 ( at N/A)
