Barcelona - Real Madrid: Squads compared position by position
Before the El Clasico at Camp Nou on Sunday, the goalkeeper, defence, midfield and attack lines of both teams were compared. Vinicius Jr.'s suspension gives Barcelona an advantage in attack.
Barcelona will host Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday. The match is expected to be one of the most competitive of the season. The game also carries the weight of Jose Mourinho's battles against Barcelona while in charge of Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013. After the tensions of recent weeks, a hostile reception from the stands is expected, and it is possible to compare the two squads across different sections.
In goal, Thibaut Courtois is still one of the best names and a player who can directly influence the outcome of matches. Joan Garcia, meanwhile, is still developing and at a different stage of his career. Because of the age gap a direct comparison is not entirely fair, but in terms of experience, consistency and overall quality Courtois is a step ahead today, provided he is fully fit.
In defence, both teams have strong squads, yet neither has been able to avoid conceding goals. Real Madrid's new signings Dumfries, Cucurella and Konate have not yet been able to show their full potential. Barcelona's young defenders Cubarsi, Eric Garcia and Xavi Espart, on the other hand, appear to be in better form.
In midfield Real Madrid's advantage is clearer. The group of Bellingham, Valverde, Guler, Tchouameni and Bernardo Silva paints a stronger picture than Barcelona's team built around Rodri, Pedri, Gavi and Frenkie de Jong. In attack, choosing between Lamine Yamal, Mbappe, Raphinha and Gordon is very difficult. Even so, Vinicius Jr.'s four-match suspension, which keeps him off the pitch, puts Barcelona ahead in this area.
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