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Real Madrid vs Barca | May 11, 2025

LALIGA Matchday 35

May 11th, 2025 |The 2025 LaLiga EA Sports season is reaching its climax, and all eyes are on Sunday’s showdown between fierce rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid. With just four points separating them at the top of the table, this Clásico could very well decide the title.

Barcelona sits atop the standings with 79 points, 91 goals scored, and just 33 conceded. They remain unbeaten at home this year and are on the verge of clinching the league. But the mood isn’t entirely triumphant in Catalonia. The team is coming off a mentally and physically draining Champions League semi-final loss to AC Milan — a setback that could impact their energy and focus.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid trails by four points with 75. Despite grappling with persistent injury problems — especially in defense — they remain mathematically alive in the title race. But only a win at Camp Nou will keep their hopes alive.

The season has been particularly rough for Madrid in Clásico matchups. They’ve already suffered two defeats against Barcelona in 2025: a 5-2 loss in the Supercopa final and a painful 3-2 extra-time defeat in the Copa del Rey final.

2025 Clásico Results

• January 12 – Supercopa Final: Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona

• April 26 – Copa del Rey Final: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (AET)

With both teams showing defensive cracks and boasting explosive attacking talent, Sunday’s clash is expected to deliver goals.

Real Madrid Line-Up

Madrid faces a critical defensive crisis, forced to field a makeshift back line. Their likely XI:

Thibaut Courtois, Lucas Vazquez, Aurelien Tchouameni, Raul Asencio, Fran Garcia, Federico Valverde, Luka Modric, Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, and Kylian Mbappé.

Barcelona Line-Up

Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, will rely on structure and continuity. Probable lineup:
Wojciech Szczęsny, Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, Íñigo Martínez, Arnau Martínez, Pedri González, Frenkie de Jong, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha Belloli, and Robert Lewandowski.

If Barcelona avoids defeat, they will maintain a strong grip on the title, with only three matches remaining. Flick knows this is more than a rivalry game — it’s a virtual final.

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