Barcelona are due to host Real Madrid on Sunday in the first El Clasico of the 2026/27 season. Barcelona are top of the Spanish top-flight with nine wins from nine, and a victory would open a nine-point gap over Real Madrid.
League position before the match
Barcelona have started the league campaign with nine wins from nine. If they beat Real Madrid, there would be a nine-point gap between the sides.
Real Madrid team news
Vinicius Junior is banned for the match after his recent sending-off. Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig during the week, and Yan Diomande scored in that game.
Barcelona availability
Barcelona lost to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League during the week. Dani Olmo had to be subbed off in the PSG game, while Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen and Jules Kounde are on the sidelines, with only Kounde likely to be fit for the match.