Real Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips (21 April)

Big favorite to recover the Spanish champion crown to the detriment of its evening opponent, Real Madrid mainly thought of the Champions League this week with its return match at the Etihad against Manchester City after the draw in anthology conceded a week earlier at the Bernabéu 3-3. Obviously, the C1 remains a big objective for the Merengue in their calendar and they proved it by seeking their qualification during the penalty shootout 1-1 after extra time and will play Bayern in the semi-final. How could we dream of a better preparation to potentially deprive their eternal rival of a back-to-back in La Liga? They have also only lost one small match in La Liga this season, in September, on the pitch at Wanda Metropolitano 3-1. Last weekend, Carlo Ancelotti's men scored a 4th victory in a row on the pitch of Mallorca 0-1 after those already gleaned against Celta Vigo 4-0, Osasuna 2-4 and in the clash against Athletic Bilbao 2-0. Opposite, we find the reigning Spanish champion, FC Barcelona who regained the throne last year after four years of drought. However, due to a crucial lack of consistency this season, seeing him win La Liga seems very unlikely.

However, this Clasico could decide the fate of the two teams as Xavi's men could return to 5 points if successful. Like Real Madrid, Barça had the lead in the Champions League during the week with the reception of PSG in the quarter-final return victory 2-3 in the first leg. The Catalans also experienced a huge disappointment against PSG by losing heavily at home during a meeting where they were quickly reduced to 10. Last weekend, they won without shining at the first - relegated to Liga Cadiz 0-1 thanks to a magnificent scissor from Joao Félix with a 4th victory in a row in the elite after those against Mallorca 1-0, on the pitch of Atlético Madrid before the break with the manner 0 -3 and against Las Palmas 1-0.

For Carlo Ancelotti, only Alaba and Courtois will be unavailable for this clasico (injured) while Vinicius, who was out against City following muscle discomfort, is finally recovered. Absent from the return match against City (suspended), Aurélien Tchouaméni (single scorer against Mallorca) will be there and probably lined up from the start. Strong men like Jude Bellingham (16 goals, 4 assists), Rodrygo (10 goals, 5 assists), Joselu (8 pawns) and Brahim Diaz (7 goals in La Liga) will be on the scoresheet less than one last minute injury (the case for Vinicius as an example). On the Barcelona side, note the recorded withdrawals of Gavi (end of season) and Baldé (serious injury). Three players were suspended in Cadiz.

They were Lewandowski (13 goals, 8 assists in La Liga), Cancelo (starter) and central defender Inigo Martinez. Everyone will be back to compete this evening. Author of a wonderful goal against Cadiz, Joao Félix (7 goals, 3 assists) will be in the mix like the trio in the midfield: De Jong, Gundogan (5 pawns, 6 patties) and Pedri . Sent off against PSG, defender Araujo should undoubtedly retain Xavi's confidence.