Real Madrid Edges Barcelona in Thrilling 2025/26 El Clasico: What Sparked the Decisive Victory?
Team News and Tactical Setups
Real Madrid, under Xabi Alonso, lined up in a 4-2-3-1: Thibaut Courtois in goal; Álvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, Éder Militão, and Fede Valverde across the back; Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga anchoring midfield; Arda Güler, Bellingham, and Vinícius Jr. supporting Mbappé up front.
Injuries kept Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba, and Ferland Mendy out, but Alonso still fielded a formidable XI.
Barcelona, coached by Hansi Flick, deployed a 4-3-3: Wojciech Szczęsny in goal; Alejandro Balde, Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, and Jules Koundé in defense; Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, and Fermín López in midfield; Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford, and Ferran Torres leading the attack.
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