Real Madrid vs Barcelona, 2024 pre-season: Predicted lineups

 

Militao, Rodrygo and Vinicius could all get some minutes.

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Real Madrid and FC Barcelona face off in New York City, and while this will only be yet another preparation game for both sides, El Clasico always provides a good opportunity to make a statement.

Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Fran Garcia, Modric, Guler, Ceballos, Rodrygo, Brahim, Endrick.

FC Barcelona predicted XI: Ter Stegen, Fort, Lenglet, Iñigo, Balde, Casado, Bernal, Torre, Victor, Hernandez, Lewandowski.

Arda Güler is expected to start as a central midfielder, which will be an interesting challenge for him. Can he be as effective and incisive playing there or should he be an attacker?

HOW TO WATCH, STREAM PRE-SEASON EL CLASICO AGAINST FC BARCELONA

Date: 08/03/2024

Time: 01:00 CET, 07:00pm EST (local).

Venue: MetLife Stadium, New York, USA.

Available TV: Movistar Champions Tour.

Available Streaming: ESPN+

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