Barcelona vs Real Madrid Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 11.05.2025

• Date and Time:Sunday, May 11, 2025, 16:15 GMT+1
• Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Preview and Team News

Barcelona Team News

Barcelona’s Champions League journey abruptly ended at San Siro on Tuesday when they lost to Inter (4-3) in the second leg of the semi-finals. Although it concluded as a disappointment for Barça, the season has been lauded as a success by most fans. Hansi Flick had to do without regular starters like Alejandro Balde and Jules Koundé, which ultimately made the difference.

The Catalans were 2-0 down by half-time. Adjustments by Flick in the second half led to a 2-2 shortly before leading 3-2 with a few minutes left until the full-time whistle. Just when Barcelona thought they were through, an equaliser by Acerbi sent the game to extra time. 

President @JoanLaportaFCB reflects on the Champions League semifinal defeat to Inter Milan and urges Barça fans to rally behind the team in the push for the La Liga title. “I see Barça’s fans proud of this team.” pic.twitter.com/3Rh0965Ld6

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 7, 2025

In a tense moment full of individual mistakes, it was Frattesi’s strike in the 99th minute that decided the tie. By all accounts, this was the most entertaining semi-final in a long time.

Barça defeated Real Valladolid (2-1) after rotating most of the starting XI, and now lead the league by four points. 

Jules Koundé, Alejandro Balde, Marc Bernal and Marc Casadó are sidelined with injuries, while Dani Rodriguez and Pablo Torre are waiting for medical clearance.

Barcelona predicted line-up vs Real Madrid

Barcelona predicted line-up vs Inter (4-2-3-1): Szczęsny; Martin, Martínez, Cubarsí, García; Pedri, de Jong; Raphinha, López, Yamal; Lewandowski,

Real Madrid Team News

Real Madrid’s season has been nothing but disappointing. Eliminated by Arsenal in the Champions quarterfinals, the team are already looking for the next chapter. Internal issues have led to complications with Ancelotti rumoured to leave by the end of the season. 

According to most Spanish reports, a humiliation in this weekend’s Clásico could be the final straw for club President Florentino Pérez. The timing remains a mystery. 

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— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 8, 2025

Through a video on social media this week, Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold announced earlier this week his exit as a free agent. 

Although the Englishman did not explicitly mention Real Madrid, the consensus is that he’ll join them on a free transfer. The club have been linked with the right-back for years and the presence of Jude Bellingham improves their chances of convincing him.

Real have been linked with Xabi Alonso as the successor of Ancelotti, although nothing is official yet.

Antonio Rüdiger, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Éder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga, and Ferland Mendy will be out with various injuries.

Real Madrid predicted line-up vs Barcelona

Real Madrid predicted line-up vs Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Fran García, Asencio, Tchouaméni, Vázquez; Valverde, Ceballos; Vinicius, Bellingham, Rodrygo; Mbappé.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head Statistics

There’s no doubt that El Clásico is the most-watched rivalry in Europe, and will be the last of this season – possibly the last for Ancelotti as Madrid’s head coach. In 259 encounters, Real still dominate the historic battle with 105 wins. Barcelona are on 103. 

The last clash dates back two weeks to a tense Copa del Rey final which ended in a Barça win. Although Barcelona played well in the first half, they were 2-1 down with only fifteen minutes left on the clock. An equaliser from Ferrán Torres created extra time. 

The strike from Jules Koundé with less than four minutes left secured the trophy for Flick’s men. 

Real Madrid’s most recent Clásico victory was in April 2024, when Jude Bellingham’s winner in the last minutes secured their success.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Player Focus

Although most fans will focus on Lamine Yamal, Fermin López is worth mentioning. He’s risen in recent weeks despite not starting, but has impressed more than his counterpart, Dani Olmo. 

His dynamism in attack and defence has led to him being essential to Flick’s system at all times, scoring more often. López often storms the box and links up well with Yamal, taking advantage of vacated space by defenders to score.

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— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 7, 2025

On Real Madrid’s side, Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr are expected to have a great night. Barcelona will still be without Koundé, which has forced Flick to deploy Eric García out of position. With Mbappé’s space and Vinicius’ dribbling, avoiding the offside trap should be no issue. 

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Analysis

Barcelona are expected to dominate Saturday’s match, just as they have throughout the season. However, they’ll be without any full-back, which could lead Real Madrid to target Gerard Martin. His shortcomings were exposed against Inter, despite a positive second half. 

Another key to the game would be the presence of Ronald Araújo, whose disastrous performance may be directly blamed on two goals. 

Barcelona will look to hit on the counter through the centre, as few options remain for Ancelotti to field after the injuries to Alaba and Rüdiger. Tchouaméni is expected to play out of position, which should allow Barça to claim a position advantage.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Prediction

• Prediction: Barcelona to win
• Odds: 1.94 (22Bet)
• Score Prediction: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid

Although Barcelona remain the favourites, this meeting could go either way. Their 4-3 heartbreak at San Siro may cause several players to doubt themselves, while Real Madrid must win the encounter. 

Barça need this victory in order to bury the title race, in which case the season would be considered a success. However, most of the players will be exhausted after the Champions League fixture. 

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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 7, 2025

Real Madrid are left without a starting centre-back following injuries to Rüdiger and Alaba. Barcelona are expected to win as they have dominated the previous Clásicos. 

Coaches who’ve lost trust in the dressing room are unlikely to coach victories against the best teams of the season. 

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Betting Tip

• Pick: Lamine Yamal to score
• Odds: 2.75 (22Bet)

This may not be news, but Yamal represents the Renaissance of Barcelona. Against Inter, he completed fourteen dribbles and led the team as a captain. At his age, this is impressive and demonstrates his mental resilience. 

With Mendy’s absence, he’ll face Fran García, who has been defensively questionable throughout the term. It would be surprising to see the game end without a Yamal goal. 

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