Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and El Clásico
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FC Barcelona are refusing to concede defeat in their bid to have head coach Hansi Flick on the touchline for Sunday’s El Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite the RFEF’s Appeals Committee upholding Flick’s one-match suspension,
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El Clasico nightmare looms with fresh headache for Hansi Flick: Barcelona hit with another injury blow on top of Robert Lewandowski’s absence
What was shaping up to be a decisive clash between Hansi Flick’s men and Real Madrid has now turned into a test of resilience, as the Catalan giant faces yet another setback — and it’s not just Robert Lewandowski’s absence that’s troubling the coach.
Marcus Rashford may have frustrated Barcelona fans with his pick for the greatest player of all time, just days before El Clasico. The English forward has made a strong start to life in Spain, scoring five goals and registering six assists across 13 appearances.
Barcelona takes on Olympiacos at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. CET local time in Spain, making it a 12:45 p.m. ET or 9:45 a.m. PT start in the US, a 5:45 p.m. BST kickoff in the UK, and a 3:45 a.m. AEDT start in Australia on Wednesday.
The team coached by Hansi Flick are one of the strongest candidates for the final win of the tournament and are expected to win after their last home defeat against PSG. Pick: Barcelona 3, Olympiacos 1.
FC Barcelona vs Olympiacos will kick off at 12:45 p.m. ET/ 9:45 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will start at 6:45 p.m. local time in Barcelona, Spain. The match will be shown on select TV channels and on streaming services in the U.S. The match will also be broadcast in other countries, such as the UK and Spain.
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Kylian Mbappé vs. Lamine Yamal: Real Madrid star aims to break poor record against Barcelona wonderkid
With Real Madrid hosting El Clasico on Sunday against FC Barcelona, star Kylian Mbappe will be looking forward to turn around his negative record against wonderkid Lamine Yamal