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The game that paralyzes the world at club level already has its 22 confirmed starters. the lineups of Real Madrid and Barcelona for El Clàssic they present news, changes in tactical strikes and some unthinkable discards, especially for the Blaugranes, forced by injuries and paternity leave.
Real Madrid, without usual central
As it has been known for days, Sergio Ramos and Raphaël Varane will not play against Barcelona for a coronavirus injury and infection, respectively. His places in the saga are for Eder Militao and Nacho Fernández, Those who played together in the 3-1 victory over Liverpool, a match in which there is only one change in the starting line-up: Marc Asensio goes to the bench to give way to Fede Valverde and forming a 4-4-2.
Barcelona did not recover Piqué
Although this same Saturday it was reported in Spain that he would play undercover, Gerard Piqué stays as a substitute in El Clàssic and the Blaugranes go with what looks like one line five with central Lenglet, Araujo and Mingueza. Griezmann will not be in front – who received a permit for his recent paternity – and the two places of attack are occupied by Dembélé and the inevitable, Lionel Andrés Messi.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona lineups
REAL MADRID
- T. Courtois
- L. Vázquez
- E. Militao
- Nacho
- F. Mendy
- Casemiro
- L. Modric
- T. Kroos
- F. Valverde
- Vinicius
- K. Benzema
BARCELONA
- M. Ter Stegen
- S. Dest
- R. Araujo
- O. Mingueza
- C. Lenglet
- J. Alba
- S. Busquets
- F. De Jong
- Pedri
- O. Dembélé
- L. Messi
What time does the Classic start?
- Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Start at 2 p.m. of central Mexico.
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