Real Madrid had four absentees before Barcelona trip
Real Madrid were without four players before the match at Barcelona, with Vinícius Júnior set to miss the Clásico through suspension.

Real Madrid were without four players before the match at Barcelona, with Vinícius Júnior set to miss the Clásico through suspension.

Steve McManaman told 365Scores he expects Real Madrid to beat Barcelona 3-1 and said he would choose Kylian Mbappé over Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d’Or.

Real Madrid visit Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday for the first Clásico of the season, with Vinícius Júnior suspended and set to miss out.

Real Madrid named their squad for the Spanish league meeting with Barcelona, with Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Raúl Asencio and Ferland Mendy absent.

Real Madrid were due at Camp Nou on Sunday for El Clásico, six points behind Barcelona, with the first meeting of 2026–27 carrying extra pressure.

Real Madrid are preparing to send a high-level delegation to Monday's 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, with several nominated players set to attend.

After Real Madrid's 4-1 Champions League win over Leipzig at the Santiago Bernabéu, Kylian Mbappé spoke about Vinícius Júnior, his own form and Sunday’s match against Barcelona.

Real Madrid named their side for the Champions League meeting with RB Leipzig on Wednesday 21 October, with Bernardo Silva back in the starting XI.
