Football fans around the world are eagerly anticipating a fiery clash, as a new El Clásico brings together rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona in the tenth round of the Spanish league

The match carries a special significance, as it marks the first Clásico for coach Xabi Alonso at the helm of Real Madrid, aiming for a win to cement his position. Meanwhile, Barcelona faces a tough challenge with coach Hans Flick absent from the bench due to suspension, attempting to lead his team "remotely" to snatch the top spot from the heart of the Bernabéu

Match Summary and Winning Chances Real Madrid enters the match at the top of the table with 24 points, having scored 20 goals and conceded 9, showing balance in both defense and attack

Barcelona sits second with 22 points. The Blaugrana boasts a stronger offensive record with 24 goals scored, but has conceded 10 goals

According to Opta, Real Madrid is the favorite to win, benefiting from home advantage and current stability, with expected probabilities as follows

• Real Madrid win: 49%

• Barcelona win: 29%

• Draw: 22%

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Opta also revealed the expected lineups for both coaches, with a few surprises in player positions

Expected Real Madrid Lineup

• Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois

• Defense: Federico Valverde – Dine Housen – Éder Militão – Álvaro Carreras

• Midfield: Jude Bellingham – Aurélien Tchouaméni – Arda Güler

• Attack: Brahim Díaz – Kylian Mbappé – Vinícius Júnior

Expected Barcelona Lineup

• Goalkeeper: Wojciech Szczęsny

• Defense: Ronald Araújo – Pau Cubarsí – Eric García – Alejandro Baldé

• Midfield: Pedri – Fermín López – Frenkie de Jong

• Attack: Lamine Yamal – Ferran Torres – Marcus Rashford