Barcelona and Real Madrid face off tonight at the end of a week which has attracted the world’s attention for all the wrong reasons.
All the drama has revolved around Madrid, who have had to put out fire after fire in the past few days.
First, star striker Kylian Mbappe was criticised by supporters after he was pictured on holiday in Sardinia while his team-mates faced Espanyol in the league.
The French forward is out with a hamstring injury, and manager Alvaro Arbeola defended him after the incident, insisting that he was like any other injured player and was able to do as he pleases.
Madrid confirmed those reports later in the day after president Florentino Perez held crisis talks, and an official statement revealed that “disciplinary proceedings” had been opened against both players.
It follows further reports that there have been other clashes between playing and coaching staff alike, as Madrid come to terms with a campaign where they may end trophyless.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Barcelona vs Real Madrid is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off today, Sunday, May 10, 2026.
The match will take place at the Nou Camp.
Where to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Premier Sports 1.
Live stream: Premier Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Premier Sports website.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid team news
The big news is that the two sides’ biggest stars will not feature here.
For Barca, Lamine Yamal is out for the season with a hamstring injury that initially threw his World Cup hopes into doubt, but it is believed he will play this summer.
Andreas Christensen is Barca’s only other absentee as he sits out the season with an ACL tear.
For Madrid, Mbappe has been ruled out of the game after failing to shake off an injury.
Scrappers: Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde
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Elsewhere, Valverde is reported to have suffered a head injury after his brawl with Tchouameni, having to go to hospital in the process. He will play no part, but his French counterpart has been included in the matchday squad.
Madrid are without Dani Carvajal, who suffered a stress fracture in his foot, as well as Rodrygo and Eder Militao, who are both out for the season.
Arda Guler will also not feature with a muscle injury, while left-back Ferland Mendy is out with a thigh problem.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid prediction
Barca will be keen to rub salt into Real’s wounds this weekend, particularly with everything that has happened in the capital.
What would be even sweeter for Hansi Flick’s side would be to seal the title against their historic rivals, who are missing a whole host of key men.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Barcelona vs Real Madrid match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
