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Official: Real Madrid starting lineup against Barcelona in El Clasico

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5 years ago

20/03/2022

Michel Durant

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Real Madrid have announced their starting lineup for the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Merengues come into the match on the back of a five-game winning streak in all competitions but will have their task cut out against an in-form Barça outfit who are improving with each passing week under the tutelage of Xavi Hernandez.

The big headache for Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti heading into this game was choosing the replacement for superstar striker Karim Benzema, who has been ruled out with a leg injury.

And it seems like the Italian tactician has opted to go in with Brazilian attacker Rodrygo Goes in a false-nine role up top, flanked by the hard-working Federico Valverde on the right-wing and the talismanic Vinicius Junior on the left.

Valverde’s inclusion could be done to help out Dani Carvajal on the right side of the Real Madrid defence. He is partnered by Eder Militao, David Alaba and Nacho Fernandez in the backline. The latter is filling in at left-back in Ferland Mendy’s absence and is captaining the team on the night.

Key man Thibaut Courtois continues between the sticks. The experienced midfield trio of Luka Modric, Casemiro and Toni Kroos are set to take the field, with Eduardo Camavinga named among the substitutes.