The home of the Dallas Cowboys will be hosting a preseason friendly version of El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid on Saturday. These two teams have a combined total of 62 Spanish La Liga titles, with Real Madrid holding a record 35 titles. However, Barcelona are the defending La Liga champions and finished 10 points ahead of their arch-rivals last season. Real Madrid had the most goals in La Liga but lost their top scorer, Karim Benzema, who is now playing in Saudi Arabia. This means that Vinicius Junior and newcomer Jude Bellingham will play crucial roles for Real Madrid.
On the other hand, Barcelona still has star striker Robert Lewandowski, who scored 23 goals last season. They have also added Ilkay Gundogan and have a lot of young talent. The match is set to kick off at 5 p.m. ET. In the latest Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds, Real Madrid are the favorites at +115 (risk $100 to win $115), while Barcelona are the underdogs at +180. A draw is priced at +260 and the over/under for total goals scored is set at 3.5.
Before making any Barcelona vs. Real Madrid picks, it is recommended to check out the predictions from SportsLine’s Jim Holliman. Holliman is an experienced writer and editor who has been following soccer since the 1970s. He has had a profitable season on both the English Premier League and the German Bundesliga and has a 63-62-1 overall record on his soccer picks. Now, he has broken down the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid matchup from every angle.
Barcelona should be backed due to their strong defense, as they conceded just 20 goals in 33 matches last season. With Lewandowski leading the attack and Gundogan playing a more prominent role, Barcelona’s young talent should also make an impact. On the other hand, Real Madrid dominated the last meeting between these teams and have a strong attacking force with Vinicius and Bellingham. The match will surely be an exciting one to watch.
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