Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin takes over the starting spot from Thibaut Courtois for Real Madrid, while forwards Lamine Yamal and Raphinha enter the opening eleven for Barcelona in Round 10 of the Spanish La Liga championship this Sunday (25). The match kicks off at 5:00 p.m. Brasília time (9:00 p.m. local time in Spain) at the Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona. Viewers in Brazil have live streaming access to the derby exclusively through CazéTV, a digital sports broadcasting platform.
Hansi Flick deploys 4-2-3-1 formation with recovered attackers
German head coach Hansi Flick kept the tactical structure anticipated during pre-match preparations by arranging the home side in a 4-2-3-1 system. Lamine Yamal starts on the wing after recovering from groin discomfort, and Brazilian forward Raphinha returns directly to the first eleven after clearing a right thigh edema. Midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Gavi, along with Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus, begin the encounter on the substitutes bench as tactical alternatives for the second half.
The Catalan club enters the pitch with a roster combining youth academy defenders and international midfielders, leaving two goalkeepers and ten outfield players available for substitutions under Hansi Flick:
- Starting eleven: Joan García, Xavi Espart, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, João Cancelo, Rodri, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Anthony Gordon, Raphinha.
- Substitutes bench: Wojciech Szczęsny, Dominik Livaković, Alejandro Balde, Álex Campos, Brian Fariñas, Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Orian Goren, Gabriel Jesus, Hamza Abdelkarim, Karim Adeyemi.
José Mourinho adjusts visiting goal and benches Brazilian duo
Portuguese manager José Mourinho mirrored the tactical setup of his rival by lining up the visiting squad in a 4-2-3-1 formation, introducing Andriy Lunin in goal despite pre-game projections pointing to Thibaut Courtois. The capital club plays without Brazilian winger Vinícius Júnior, who serves a disciplinary suspension in the national league. Brazilian internationals Éder Militão and Endrick remain among the twelve reserve options selected by the coaching staff.
With Kylian Mbappé leading the offensive line supported by Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler, the Madrid team confirmed its complete matchday list for the trip to Catalonia:
- Starting eleven: Andriy Lunin, Federico Valverde, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Bernardo Silva, Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Yan Diomande, Kylian Mbappé.
- Substitutes bench: Sergio Mestre, Illia Voloshyn, Álvaro Carreras, Antonio Rüdiger, Denzel Dumfries, Éder Militão, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eduardo Camavinga, Thiago Pitarch, Brahim Díaz, Carlos Espí, Endrick.
Broadcast details, kickoff times and refereeing crew in Catalonia
Live coverage of the Spanish league confrontation for audiences located in Brazil runs on a single streaming service, while a four-member officiating team oversees the rules on the pitch and in the video review booth at the Spotify Camp Nou. Francisco José Hernández serves as the head referee for the Round 10 fixture, supported by two touchline assistants and a dedicated video official.
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- Kickoff time: 5:00 p.m. Brasília time (9:00 p.m. local time in Madrid/Barcelona).
- Venue: Spotify Camp Nou, in Barcelona, Spain.
- Competition: Spanish Championship (La Liga) — Round 10.
- Broadcast in Brazil: CazéTV (digital streaming platform).
- Main referee: Francisco José Hernández.
- Assistant referees: Iván Massó and Abraham Pérez.
- Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Alejandro Muñiz.
La Liga standings, injury absences and recent European results
The home team arrives at the tenth round sitting alone at the top of the La Liga table with 27 points and a 100% winning record across nine matches played. In the ninth round of the domestic tournament, the Catalan squad defeated Real Betis 5-2, before suffering a 4-2 loss against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday (20) in the UEFA Champions League. Medical absences for the league leader include Dani Olmo, Andreas Christensen, Eric García, and Roony Bardghji, who sustained a torn cruciate ligament, alongside defender Jules Koundé, sidelined by a sprained ankle.
The visiting side holds third place in the Spanish standings with 21 points from nine games, a campaign built on seven victories and two defeats against Real Betis and Atlético de Madrid, with Atlético de Madrid occupying second place on 25 points. The team coached by José Mourinho enters the match after beating Sevilla 4-1 in Round 9 of La Liga and defeating RB Leipzig by the same 4-1 scoreline on Wednesday (21) in the UEFA Champions League. Speaking ahead of kickoff, the Portuguese coach addressed the magnitude of the fixture: “The global dimension of the Clásico is unique, and we hope to see a great game and win,” stated José Mourinho.
On the absentee list for the third-placed club, forward Vinícius Júnior is serving a four-match suspension in the Spanish league following a red card against Villarreal, with his return scheduled for November 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Brasília time, against Celta de Vigo in Round 13. The Madrid medical department also ruled out Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy, and Raúl Asencio, the latter recovering from a stress fracture. Across the last five direct meetings between the two clubs, Barcelona recorded four victories—including a 2-0 win in the most recent clash—while Real Madrid secured a single 2-1 triumph in October 2025. In the head-to-head coaching record, Hansi Flick won his only previous match against José Mourinho and holds six wins and one defeat in seven career games against Real Madrid, whereas Mourinho has eight wins, nine draws, and ten losses across 27 matches facing Barcelona.
