🔥The Bernabéu set to ignite: 5️⃣ key talking points ahead of El Clásico

Tomorrow, we will have a new edition of El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona , and we bring you the 5 key things you need to know before the match.

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Without a doubt, the team coming in with bad news is the culé side. Raphinha is suffering from physical issues and will not be able to play in tomorrow’s match.

– Saturday, 25 October 2025

Pending confirmation from the coaching staff, it’s possible that Ferran Torres will take his place.

Los Blancos have two key returns for the right-back position. Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold are back in the squad.

– Tuesday, 7 October 2025

However, everything suggests that Fede Valverde will start in that position.

Hansi Flick will not be on the sidelines to coach Barça due to his expulsion against Girona.

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The legal department of Los Blaugranas tried to appeal the decision, but La Liga upheld it. Tomorrow, it will be Marcus Sorg, his assistant coach, who will be present.

Before the match, Barça’s young talent had a heated exchange with Ibai Llanos, where he stated that "Real Madrid steals and complains."

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In response, Xabi Alonso chose not to comment. However, sources close to the Madrid club report that there will be a strong campaign of whistles against him tomorrow.

Barcelona has dominated by winning four of the last five encounters. The culé victories include a 4-0 thrashing in La Liga (10/26/24), a 5-2 win in the Supercopa final (01/12/25), a 3-2 win in the Copa del Rey final (04/26/25), and an epic 4-3 in La Liga (05/11/25).

– Friday, 24 October 2025

The only Real Madrid victory in this run was a narrow 3-2 win in LaLiga (04/21/24).

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