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VHO - Analyzing the Real Madrid vs Barcelona match in round 10 of La Liga, the absence of coach Hansi Flick on the bench is a significant loss for the visiting team.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona form

Real Madrid's record for the first El Clásico of the season is very impressive. In their previous 12 matches, Los Blancos have won 11 and lost only 1.

If we consider only La Liga, the Spanish royal team has earned 24 out of a possible 27 points, temporarily occupying the top spot, 2 points ahead of their arch-rival Barcelona.

Despite occasional lapses in performance and a failure to live up to expectations, the defensive system has become the springboard for the Madrid giants' impressive start to the season. Before round 10, Real Madrid had conceded only 9 goals, the lowest in the league.

These statistics are particularly impressive considering the Bernabeu team has been constantly missing key players in their defense due to injuries.

But thanks to the tactical acumen of coach Xabi Alonso, Real still managed to create a sufficiently stable defensive setup to achieve their objective.

Over the past week, Los Blancos have secured narrow 1-0 victories in their matches against Getafe and Juventus.

It's important to note that in those matches, manager Alonso didn't have his best defensive lineup available, as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, Dean Huijsen, David Alaba, and Antonio Rudiger were all absent.

Playing at home also gives the Royal team a slight advantage.

In their last 10 home games, Real Madrid have won every single one, scoring 19 and conceding only 6 goals. But clearly, that impressive run of statistics at Santaigo Bernabeu will face a huge challenge.

Leaving behind two consecutive defeats at the hands of PSG and Sevilla, Barcelona quickly bounced back strongly. In their last two matches, Hansi Flick's team defeated Girona (2-1) and Olympiacos (6-1) respectively, boosting their morale ahead of El Clasico.

The showdown between Mbappe and Yamal is highly anticipated.

Furthermore, the Catalan giants also have plenty of confidence after their perfect record of winning all four of their most recent encounters with Real Madrid, all of which took place last season.

If he continues to lead his team to victory in Madrid this weekend, coach Flick will become only the second manager in history, after Pep Guardiola, to win five consecutive El Clásico matches.

However, the German strategist will not be available on the sidelines due to a suspension.

This promises to bring about a significant loss, considerably impacting Blaugrana's goal of winning and reclaiming the top spot in La Liga.

Not to mention that recent away games in domestic competitions have also seen Barca face considerable difficulties.

Therefore, instead of aiming to extend their winning streak against their arch-rivals, Lamine Yamal and his teammates should probably temper their competitive egos and focus on at least avoiding defeat.

Team news for Real Madrid vs Barcelona

Real Madrid: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, and Dean Huijsen are available to return. However, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are definitely absent.

Barcelona: Joan Garcia, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Olmo are all injured. Raphinha's chances of playing are also not very good.

Predicted lineups for Real Madrid vs Barcelona

Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Militao, Asencio, Carreras; Guler, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Mastantuono, Mbappe, Vinicius

Barcelona: Szczesny; E Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Fermin, Rashford; Ferran

Prediction: 2-2

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