Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Four individual battles that could decide El Clasico

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Barcelona will be aiming to continue their perfect start to the season in La Liga when they host Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday.Read on as we look at four individual battles that could determine th...

Barcelona will be aiming to continue their perfect start to the season in La Liga when they host Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Read on as we look at four individual battles that could determine the game’s outcome.

Lamine Yamal vs Marc Cucurella

Yamal is La Liga’s most in-form player, having registered a goal and an assist in each of his last seven matches in the competition.

The teenager is expected to come up against international teammate Cucurella, who has not hit the ground running at Madrid.

Kylian Mbappe vs Pau Cubarsi

Mbappe remains Madrid’s most consistent player, scoring nine goals in nine league games this term. He has also scored four goals against Barcelona in La Liga.

Cubarsi has been the best centre-back in the competition this season, but has yet to face a forward with Mbappe’s quality.

With Mbappe liking to drift to the flank before making penetrative runs, Cubarsi must remain alert to limit the Frenchman’s impact.

Jude Bellingham vs Rodri

Bellingham has enjoyed a good start to the season despite Madrid’s inconsistency, building on his strong performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Rodri struggled to cope with Bellingham in Spain’s UEFA Nations League clash with England last month .

Barcelona could pay the price if Rodri fails to contain the 23-year-old in Sunday’s El Clasico.

Raphinha vs Ibrahima Konate

Raphinha is the division’s top scorer, with 12 goals in eight games. He also has a good record against Barcelona, chipping in with seven goals and three assists in 12 matches.

Konate will be expected to neutralise Raphinha. The centre-back’s physicality and recovery pace could be crucial in containing the Brazilian.

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