Barcelona and Real Madrid meet for the second El Clasico showdown of the season as they go head to head in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals.
The fierce rivalry will be renewed for the first time with Xavi at the helm of his beloved club. He will be desperate to make an impact.
Barcelona appear to have eased their financial concerns for now, and their form has stabilised as well, though it remains short of where they’d like to be.
Barca have lost just two games in 12 under Xavi’s stewardship – one of them came against Bayern Munich in the Champions League – though wins aren’t free-flowing yet.
Real Madrid enjoyed a 10-game winning streak until recently, though it abruptly ended in a draw with Cadiz, followed by a defeat to Getafe.
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When is Barcelona v Real Madrid?
Barcelona v Real Madrid will take place on Wednesday 12th January 2022.
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What time is kick-off?
Barcelona v Real Madrid will kick off at 7pm.
What TV channel is Barcelona v Real Madrid on?
The game will be shown live on BT Sport 1 from 6:30pm.
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How to live stream Barcelona v Real Madrid online
You can watch the match with a BT Sport monthly pass without signing up to a contract.
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Barcelona v Real Madrid team news
Barcelona predicted XI: Ter Stegen; Dest, Pique, Lenglet, Alba; Gonzalez, Busquets, Gavi; Dembele, De Jong, Depay
Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Kroos, Casemiro, Modric; Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius Jr
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Barcelona v Real Madrid odds
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bet365 odds: Barcelona (11/4) Draw (11/4) Real Madrid (10/11)*
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Our prediction: Barcelona v Real Madrid
Neither side has looked entirely comfortable of late, though Xavi appears to have steadied the Barcelona ship somewhat since his appointment as boss.
In many ways, the pressure is off Barcelona right now, after all, this is a transitional season. However, this is a Clasico, and Clasicos can make or break players and managers. They will be desperate to prove to the fans that they can compete.
Expect an entertaining affair with a less to play for than if these sides met in a close title battle showdown. Real Madrid have the experience, Barcelona have the youth.
Our prediction: Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid (12/1 at bet365)
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