Spanish La Liga
2025-10-26 - Real Madrid vs Barcelona
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: Spanish La Liga - Round 10
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid), Spain
Sunday, 26th October 2025 - Kick Off 16:15 CET
Real Madrid
Real Madrid enter the first El Clásico of the season sitting at the top of La Liga, two points clear of their fierce rivals. Xabi Alonso’s men have responded impressively to their derby setback against Atlético, putting together a four-game winning streak across all competitions while conceding just one goal. Their most recent outing, a 1-0 victory over Juventus in the Champions League, showcased their growing defensive stability and maturity under Alonso. The Bernabéu has been a fortress, with Los Blancos winning eight straight home league matches, their best run in a decade, and confidence is sky-high heading into Spain’s biggest fixture.
Kylian Mbappé, who has an exceptional record against Barcelona with 11 goals in eight meetings, will once again be Real’s main weapon in attack. Supported by creative talents such as Arda Güler and Federico Valverde, the Frenchman will look to exploit a Barcelona defence that has struggled against top-level opposition this term. With momentum, form, and home advantage on their side, Real Madrid appear well-positioned to strike a psychological blow in the title race.
Barcelona
Defending champions Barcelona make the trip to Madrid after a strong Champions League performance, dismantling Olympiacos 6-1 earlier in the week. Hansi Flick’s side remains the most prolific in La Liga with 24 goals, though their habit of conceding first has made several recent matches more complicated than they needed to be. Injuries to key forwards such as Raphinha and Fermin López have tested their depth, but emerging stars like Lamine Yamal continue to shine — the teenager was directly involved in five goals in last season’s four victories over Real Madrid.
Despite that recent dominance in Clásicos, Barcelona’s away form has wavered. A 4-1 defeat at Sevilla earlier this month ended a 15-game unbeaten run on the road, and Flick will be determined to avoid back-to-back away losses for the first time since 2024. With Marcus Rashford in fine form and Raphinha close to returning, Barcelona’s attack remains potent, but defensive stability remains a concern against a Real side full of pace and precision.
The Betting Verdict
While both teams boast world-class firepower, Real Madrid’s recent consistency and formidable home record make them slight favourites in what promises to be another fiery El Clásico. Barcelona have struggled to maintain control in away matches this season, often conceding early, and that vulnerability could once again be punished by Mbappé and company. Expect Madrid to dictate the tempo through midfield and rely on their direct attacking play to edge a tight contest. Given their superior form at the Bernabéu and motivation to reclaim bragging rights after last season’s defeats, backing Real Madrid to win offers the best value.
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The Pick :
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
