The second “El Clasico” is on the program tonight and Barcelona is visiting the leader Real Madrid.
The “Kings” have a big advantage at the top of the table, but the duels with the big rival are always unpredictable.
The coach of the Catalans, Xavi, left the favorite role to the “kings” and said that Real is like a chameleon.
“Real Madrid is like a chameleon, it is not known how it will play. You do not know if he will push you up, or make a block and play counter. We do not know what awaits us, we will try to have the ball as long as possible and apply our own style. We must be ready for everything. “There is no better scenario than this to confirm good form.”
“We need to show character, to show our style. However, before the match, I will say that Real is still the favorite. “I say that because Real play at home and because it is a reliable leader in the league,” Xavi said.
However, Carlo Ancelotti’s team is in trouble because it was confirmed today that they will be without the first striker Karim Benzema in the match against the big rival.
Ancelotti has several options, the first being Rodrigo and Asensio in a trio with Vinicius. This option has been tried and it does not work, and the simplest thing would be for Gareth Bale to replace the Frenchman as a central striker.
However, Carlo Ancelotti’s team is in trouble because it was confirmed today that they will be without the first striker Karim Benzema in the match against the big rival.
Ancelotti has several options, the first being Rodrigo and Asensio in a trio with Vinicius. This option has been tried and it does not work, and the simplest thing would be for Gareth Bale to replace the Frenchman as a central striker.
Another option is with Eden Hazard as a “fake nine”, but the Belgian is far from the right form at the moment.
Luka Jovic was the last starter against Inter in the Champions League, and for the last time he played against Villarreal, while Mariano has problems with injuries and this season he played only 184 minutes.
On the other side, Barca is missing Dani Alves he will not be in the first 11 and his experience on the pitch will not be present.
Despite this we still expecting high scoring and a magical match.
Prediction: Over 3.5