Barcelona - Real: title, pichichi... A classic with multiple stakes for Mbappé and the Merengues

This Sunday, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid face off in the 35th matchday of the Spanish league. It's a crucial match for both teams, as well as Kylian Mbappé, in the title race.

"Mbappé will be very important in this match because Barça plays with a very high defensive line. His runs in behind will be very important and decisive. The more he does it, the better it will be for us" : the scene is set by Carlo Ancelotti. In a press conference, the Real Madrid coach revealed that Kylian Mbappé would be the key to this decisive match in the race for the La Liga title. Author of a double last weekend against Celta Vigo (3-2), the French international is now one length behind Robert Lewandowski in the scorers' ranking (24 goals for Mbappé, 25 goals for the Pole). While he has already scored eight goals in 7 matches in his career against FC Barcelona , ​​Kylian Mbappé has found the back of the Catalan net twice in his first season in the Madrid jersey: in the final of the Spanish Super Cup (2-5) and the Copa del Rey (2-3). Top scorer in Ligue 1 for six consecutive seasons, Real Madrid's number 9 should not miss out on winning the "pichichi" title during his first season in Spain.

The title race relaunched?

Four points: that's what separates FC Barcelona from their runner-up, Madrid, before kickoff. Madrid know this is their last chance to salvage a complicated season. Indeed, they would come within one point of their eternal rival with three matches remaining in the championship. Conversely, the title would slip further away in the event of a defeat on Catalan soil. Eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Champions League by Arsenal, then defeated by FC Barcelona in the finals of the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup, the Madrid players are looking to salvage their disastrous season, despite winning the European Super Cup at the start of the season. Furthermore, the Merengues have not won a Clasico since April 24, 2024, more than a year ago. For this Clasico, Carlo Ancelotti will be without six players: Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy, and Eduardo Camavinga.

A disappointment to forget for Barça!

A week of great danger for FC Barcelona! After a crazy match and a stunning double confrontation, the Blaugranas were eliminated Tuesday evening in the Champions League semi-finals against Inter Milan (7-6 on aggregate). What better way to bounce back than in a Clasico against their long-time rivals. Especially since Hansi Flick's players are on a run of four straight victories. In a press conference, the German coach mobilized his players: " After the defeat in Milan, everyone knows it's not easy to recover, but we're doing things right. We've talked about what we want to do over the next two weeks. We have four games and a Clásico to show how well we're still capable of playing. We need to show confidence and show what we want to do." By winning this Sunday, Barcelona would take a considerable advantage in their quest for a 28th Spanish league title. Winning the league would allow the Catalan club to collect a third trophy this season, after the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup, both won against Real. A nice compensation after the end of their run in the Champions League.

What time does Barcelona vs Real start?

The kick-off of the 35th day of the Spanish championship between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is scheduled for Sunday, May 11 at 4:15 p.m. at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona (Spain). Alejandro José Hernández Hernández will have the difficult task of refereeing this clash.

On which channel can I watch Barcelona - Real Madrid?

BeIN Sports 1 , the TV rights holder for La Liga, will broadcast the clash between the Blaugranas and the Merengue.

How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid online?

If you want to watch the Spanish Clasico between the Catalans and the Madrilenians on your computer, smartphone or tablet, you will need to subscribe to a MyCanal or BeIN Sports website.

What are the probable lineups for Barcelona - Real Madrid?

Barcelona: Szczesny (L) - E.García, Cubarsi, I.Martinez, Gerard Martin - De Jong, Pedri - L.Yamal, D.Olmo, Raphinha, F.Torres.

Real: Courtois (L) - L.Vázquez, Asencio, Tchouameni, F.Garcia - Valverde, Bellingham, Arda Güler, Ceballos - Mbappé, Vinicius Jr.

What are the predictions for Barcelona vs Real Madrid?

• Betclic: Barcelona: 1.83 / Draw: 4.30 / Real: 3.55
• Bwin: Barcelona: 1.82 / Draw: 4.20 / Real: 3.50
• Online Sports Betting: Barcelona: 1.84 / Draw: 4.30 / Real: 3.60
• Unibet: Barcelona: 1.81 / Draw: 4.40 / Real: 3.55