Hello and welcome to another MARCA in English live blog, this time taking you through the biggest game of the 24/25 LaLiga season as Barcelona host Real Madrid.
The stage is set for another thrilling edition of El Clasico as Barcelona hosts Real Madrid at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. With just four points separating the two La Liga powerhouses, this match could be decisive in the title race.
Barcelona currently sits atop the table with 79 points, while Real Madrid follows closely behind with 75. A win for the Catalan side would stretch their lead to seven points, all but ending Madrid's title hopes with only a few games remaining in the season.
Barcelona enters the game with confidence, having convincingly defeated Real Madrid 4-0 earlier this season at the Santiago Bernabeu. One of the standout performers for Barcelona this campaign has been Lamine Yamal, the teenage sensation who continues to impress in attack. With several senior forwards sidelined, Yamal's creativity and composure in front of goal will be essential.
On the other side, Real Madrid is banking on the talents of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior to turn the tide. Mbappe, in his first El Clasico, brings explosive pace and lethal finishing, while Vinícius offers flair and unpredictability on the wing.
However, Real Madrid is significantly weakened in defense, missing key players like Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, and Ferland Mendy. With such a depleted backline, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will be under immense pressure to keep his side in the game.
Tactically, fans can expect a classic clash of styles. Barcelona's high pressing and intricate ing will go head-to-head with Madrid's trademark counter-attacks. Both sides are known for their attacking prowess, and with so much at stake, the match promises drama and intensity from the first whistle to the last.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid - Latest Updates
Match ends, Barcelona 4, Real Madrid 3.
Second Half ends, Barcelona 4, Real Madrid 3.
Attempt missed. Raphinha (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Lamine Yamal following a fast break.
VAR Checking: Barcelona Goal (Fermín López).
Goal! Barcelona 5, Real Madrid 3. Fermín López (Barcelona) right footed shot from the left side of the box.
Iñigo Martínez (Barcelona) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Víctor Muñoz (Real Madrid).
Gavi (Barcelona) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid).
Offside, Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Alejandro Balde.
Attempt saved. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fran García.
Attempt blocked. Gavi (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fermín López.
Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Víctor Muñoz (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Substitution, Barcelona. Gavi replaces Ferran Torres.
Substitution, Real Madrid. Víctor Muñoz replaces Vinícius Júnior.
Attempt missed. Raphinha (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box.
Pedri (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Pedri (Barcelona).
Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Foul by Héctor Fort (Barcelona).
Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, Real Madrid. Endrick replaces Lucas Vázquez.
VAR Decision: No Penalty Barcelona.
Fermín López (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Fermín López (Barcelona).
Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Attempt saved. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Héctor Fort.
Substitution, Barcelona. Héctor Fort replaces Eric García.
Substitution, Barcelona. Fermín López replaces Dani Olmo.
Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Frenkie de Jong.
Attempt missed. Raphinha (Barcelona) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Lamine Yamal.
Attempt saved. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Dani Olmo.
Foul by Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona).
Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Pedri (Barcelona) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Lucas Vázquez (Real Madrid).
Goal! Barcelona 4, Real Madrid 3. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.
Dani Olmo (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Federico Valverde (Real Madrid).
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid).
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Attempt blocked. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Pedri.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Federico Valverde.
Pedri (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid).
Foul by Raphinha (Barcelona).
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Substitution, Barcelona. Alejandro Balde replaces Gerard Martín.
Substitution, Barcelona. Andreas Christensen replaces Pau Cubarsí because of an injury.
Delay in match because of an injury Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona).
Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the box following a fast break.
Iñigo Martínez (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Iñigo Martínez (Barcelona).
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Dani Olmo (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box.
Foul by Gerard Martín (Barcelona).
Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Offside, Barcelona. Raphinha is caught offside.
Eric García (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid).
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Ferran Torres (Barcelona).
Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Ferran Torres (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid).
Attempt missed. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Pedri.
Attempt blocked. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Attempt blocked. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Raphinha with a cross.
Offside, Real Madrid. Brahim Díaz is caught offside.
Eric García (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid).
Second Half begins Barcelona 4, Real Madrid 2.
Substitution, Real Madrid. Luka Modric replaces Dani Ceballos.
Substitution, Real Madrid. Brahim Díaz replaces Arda Güler.
First Half ends, Barcelona 4, Real Madrid 2.
Offside, Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé is caught offside.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Raphinha (Barcelona).
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Federico Valverde (Real Madrid).
Foul by Dani Olmo (Barcelona).
Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
Goal! Barcelona 4, Real Madrid 2. Raphinha (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Ronald Araujo (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card.
VAR Checking: Real Madrid Penalty.
Penalty conceded by Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona) after a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé draws a foul in the penalty area.
Attempt missed. Raphinha (Barcelona) header from the centre of the box.
Offside, Real Madrid. Jude Bellingham is caught offside.
Offside, Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.
Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Ferran Torres (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid).
Goal! Barcelona 3, Real Madrid 2. Raphinha (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Foul by Lamine Yamal (Barcelona).
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Goal! Barcelona 2, Real Madrid 2. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from the right side of the box.
Foul by Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona).
Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Federico Valverde (Real Madrid).
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Jude Bellingham.
Ferran Torres (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid).
Foul by Dani Olmo (Barcelona).
Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Fran García.
Attempt missed. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) right footed shot from very close range misses to the right.
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Fran García (Real Madrid).
Foul by Lamine Yamal (Barcelona).
Fran García (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Goal for Barcelona
We have a game on here. Eric Garcia's clever header gets Barcelona right back into this contest. We haven't even had 20 minutes yet.
Goal! Barcelona 1, Real Madrid 2. Eric García (Barcelona) header from very close range following a corner.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Thibaut Courtois.
Attempt saved. Gerard Martín (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Federico Valverde.
Attempt missed. Iñigo Martínez (Barcelona) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Thibaut Courtois.
Attempt saved. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
2-0 to Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe scores again! Barcelona want a free-kick for an incident in the build-up but it's not coming. Mbappe was released through the middle and he was never going to miss a chance like that.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Goal! Barcelona 0, Real Madrid 2. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.
Pedri (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid).
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Raúl Asencio.
Foul by Lucas Vázquez (Real Madrid).
Gerard Martín (Barcelona) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Thibaut Courtois.
Goal for Real Madrid
Mbappe beats Szczesny to the ball in the box and the Polish goalkeeper cleans out the Frenchman. There is an initial question of offside, but that is cleared and Mbappe steps up to score the penalty after less than five minutes.
Lucas Vázquez (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Gerard Martín (Barcelona).
Goal! Barcelona 0, Real Madrid 1. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) converts the penalty with a right footed shot.
Penalty Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé draws a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty conceded by Wojciech Szczesny (Barcelona) after a foul in the penalty area.
Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Dani Olmo (Barcelona).
Foul by Federico Valverde (Real Madrid).
Dani Olmo (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
First Half begins.
Barcelona starting lineup
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
A huge day for Barcelona
A reminder that Barcelona Femeni won the league today, and the men could all-but secure their own league title with a win against Real Madrid this afternoon.
Real Madrid Starting Lineup
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Possible Lineups
Barcelona will be without several key players for this match. Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen remains sidelined due to a ruptured patellar tendon sustained earlier in the season. Defenders Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo, are also unavailable due to various injuries. Midfielder Ferran Torres should start, but Marc Bernal is expected to miss the remainder of the season. However, Gavi has returned to fitness and could feature in the squad.
Real Madrid faces significant challenges with numerous injuries. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is out due to a thigh injury, and forward Rodrygo is unavailable because of a hamstring issue. Defenders Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, and Ferland Mendy are also sidelined. Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is expected to miss the match due to muscular fatigue.
Barcelona predicted XI: Szczesny; E Garcia, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres
Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Tchouameni, F Garcia; Ceballos, Modric; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe
When is Barcelona vs Real Madrid?
Kick-off for Barcelona vs Real Madrid is 16:15 CEST. That means fans in the UK and Ireland can tune in to watch at 15:15.
Fans in the USA, meanwhile, will find Barcelona vs Real Madrid starting at 10:15 AM Eastern Time (ET)/ 7:15 AM Pacific Time (PT).
Where to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid?
For fans in the United Kingdom, Barcelona vs Real Madrid can be seen on Premier Sports 1 with streaming on LaLigaTV.
US-based fans will be able to see Barcelona vs Real Madrid on ESPN+ and streaming on Fubo.