Real Madrid head to Catalonia knowing a win is a must if they are to retain an interest in this season’s La Liga title race.

Barcelona hold a four-point advantage with just three games remaining after this crunch clash at the Estadi Lluis Companys, and time is running out for Carlo Ancelotti and his players.

Barca have beaten Madrid in each of their three previous meetings this season, including a 3-2 extra-time success in last months’ tempestuous Copa del Rey final.

The hosts will need to rebound from the midweek defeat at Inter Milan that saw them crash out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage.

Barcelona Team News

Hansi Flick kept the same XI that started at San Siro.

That means Robert Lewandowski has to settle once again for a place on the bench, alongside Alejandro Balde and Marc Casado, as he continues his recovery from injury.

Ferran Torres starts in a front three that includes Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.

Barcelona: Szczesny; Garcia, Martinez, Cubarsi, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres

🚨 BARÇA XI 🚨#ElClásico pic.twitter.com/FjdrWFXJpe

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Real Madrid Team News

Ancelotti names the same team that beat Celta Vigo 3-2 last week.

The significant news is that Arda Guler retains his place after several impressive performances recently. Rodrygo has to settle for a place on the bench after missing the Celta game through illness.

Real Madrid: Courtois; Lucas, Tchouaméni, Asencio, Fran García; Valverde, Ceballos, Bellingham; Güler, Mbappé, Vinicius

📋✅ Our starting XI!
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— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 11, 2025