CONFIRMED lineups: Barcelona vs Real Madrid, 2019 El Clasico

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming El Clasico against FC Barcelona, set to kick off at 20:00 CEST.

Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Mendy, Casemiro, Kroos, Valverde, Isco, Bale, Benzema.

Barcelona starting XI: Ter Stegen; Semedo, Piqué, Lenglet, Jordi Alba; Rakitic, De Jong, Sergi Roberto; Messi, Suárez, Griezmann

Zidane deploys a 4-4-2 with Casemiro, Kroos, Valverde and Isco and Benzema and Bale upfront.

This is a monumental game for both sides, as they have the opportunity to make a statement and earn a three point lead over their main rival for the 2019-2020 La Liga title with a win. It’s the first El Clasico of the season and a decisive one. Don’t miss it!

HOW TO WATCH, STREAM EL CLASICO

Date: 12/18/2019

Time: 20:00 CEST (local time), 02:00pm EST.

Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain.

Available TV: BeIN Sports (USA), Movistar La Liga (Spain)

Available Streaming: BeIN Sports Connect (USA), Fubo.TV (USA).

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