Barcelona vs. Real Madrid live stream: How to watch El Clasico preseason online, TV station, and prediction.
Clash of the Titans: Barcelona and Real Madrid Prepare for La Liga Kick-Off in Texas
The upcoming La Liga season promises to be nothing short of spectacular, as two of football’s greatest rivals, Real Madrid and Barcelona, are gearing up to face each other in a pre-season matchup in Texas. Although this is just a friendly, it still carries the weight of a classic encounter, as both teams are preparing for the start of regular season matches next month.
Barcelona, so far, has had a quiet off-season, making no major moves in the transfer market, despite recent rumors linking them to a potential reunion with Usman Dembele at Paris Saint-Germain. The main difference, of course, is the departure of their long-serving defensive midfielder, Sergio Busquets, who has now switched to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami, joining forces with Lionel Messi. Moreover, left-back Jordi Alba is likely to join them soon, solidifying their ranks.
On the other hand, Real Madrid has already made a significant acquisition in Jude Bellingham, as the young starlet arrived from Borussia Dortmund, becoming their first major signing this summer. Additionally, there is the ongoing matter of Kylian Mbappe, who remains a PSG player but has reportedly expressed willingness to join Real Madrid should his contract with the French club come to an end.
Now, for our match preview, here’s what you need to know and more:
Date: Saturday, July 29 | Time: 5:00 PM ET
Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Live Stream: ESPN+
Team Lineups:
Real Madrid: With Benzema absent and no other prominent striker in the roster, manager Carlo Ancelotti has fielded Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo as forwards, playing with a formation of 4-3-3. He used this lineup to great effect in a thrilling 3-2 win against Manchester United and a 2-0 victory over AC Milan in their opening matches.
Barcelona: Barcelona has some tactical questions to address. They suffered a 5-3 defeat against Arsenal in a preseason friendly, with Gundoğan repositioned as a central midfielder alongside the new signing Oriol Romeu, who was the team’s most defensive midfielder. It remains to be seen whether Romeo will continue as a midfielder, and Barcelona is keeping their setup under wraps. What other surprises will Saturday night bring?
Prediction:
These preseason friendlies don’t offer a strong indication of defensive resilience, but both teams may approach each other cautiously. A 2-2 draw would reflect the fact that both sides have had similar preparations and are still a step or two away from peak form as the season approaches.
The anticipation is high, and fans are eagerly waiting for the clash of these football titans. As the stage is set for this exciting showdown, both teams will seek to gain momentum for the upcoming season and stake their claim for the La Liga title.
