real Madrid They continued their unbeaten start to La Liga by beating Celta Vigo 2-1 last weekend. It wasn’t the classic performance we’ve become accustomed to over the years, but Los Blancos escaped with three points.

His second half performance against Borussia Dortmund in midweek was much better and that is the standard needed in El Clasico on Saturday. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti will need to make some changes. injuries. Thibaut Courtois (adductor) and Rodrygo (thigh) were injured in the Champions League match, ruling them out against Barcelona.

Ancelotti has used many different formations and formations this season due to injuries in key positions. As expected, the Italian kept his cards close to his chest for the big match, but don’t expect anything too different from what we’ve seen so far.

Here’s how Ancelotti could start his team against Barcelona on Saturday, October 26 at 3pm EST.

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GK: Andriy Lunin – The Ukrainian player will replace Thibaut Courtois and will play for the second time this season.

Left Left: Lucas Vázquez – Reports marca Despite some concerns against the dangerous Raphinha, we suggest that Lucas Vázquez will continue at right-back.

CB: Eder Militao – The Brazilian has started nine of the ten league games for Los Blancos this season and will need to be at his best against Barcelona’s front three.

CB: Antonio Rüdiger – Rüdiger thrives in these big games and will be tasked with keeping striker Robert Lewandowski, who has scored 12 goals in the league this season, quiet.

Left Left: Ferland Mendy – The French left-back came on in the 70th minute against Celta Vigo, but started the Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund.

CM: Federico Valverde – He is the only Real Madrid player to start all league matches this season. His energy in the midfield will emerge again.

MO: Aurélien Tchouameni – Tchouaméni, who played in the back three against Celta Vigo, could return to midfield in El Clasico.

CM: Eduardo Camavinga – Luka Modrić started alongside Camavinga in midweek, but the 39-year-old young Frenchman could add energy to the midfield on Saturday.

Camera: Jude Bellingham – Jude Bellingham may have license to push forward, but don’t be surprised if he’s relegated to a central four in midfield.

Camera: Vinícius Júnior – Vinícius Júnior will play predominantly on the left wing and hopes to continue his recent form, which has seen him score five goals in his last three games.

ST: Kylian Mbappe – He scored his sixth league goal against Celta Vigo last weekend and has made similar appearances.

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Start Time: 21:00 local time (15:00 EST/12 noon PT)

Location: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain

History: 26 October 2024

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