Real Madrid coach, José Mourinho, has confirmed that he already has the eleven ready for the Clásico to be played tonight at the Spotify Camp Nou, although he has not revealed specific details. Information that has emerged in recent hours suggests that right-back Valverde will continue in his usual position, although the possibility of Dumfries taking his place has not been ruled out. In the center of the field, Arda Güler is expected to play alongside Tchouaméni, forming a highly physical double pivot, although it has also been proposed to include Bernardo Silva next to Tchouaméni to try to penetrate Barça's defense.
In defense, the scheme seems to point to a formation with Konaté and Rüdiger as centre-backs, which would imply that midfielder Huijsen would remain on the bench. In attack, forward Vinicius is suspended, so Diomande will once again accompany Bellingham and Mbappé up front. The entry of Diomande, who has shown good form in recent games, is considered an advantage for Real Madrid in this crucial matchup.
The eleven proposed by Mourinho, according to speculation, would include Courtois in goal; Valverde, Rüdiger, Konaté and Cucurella in defense; Bernardo Silva and Tchouaméni in midfield; Arda Güler, Bellingham and Diomande up front; and Mbappé as the last forward. This lineup seeks to combine defensive solidity with the offensive power of the team's most outstanding players.
As the start of the match approaches, Real Madrid still has not officially confirmed its starting selection, keeping fans and media in a state of expectation. The final decision is expected to be made just hours before the match, adding an element of suspense to the Classic. With confidence in the quality of its squad, Real Madrid prepares to face Barcelona in a duel that promises to be decisive for the classification and the morale of both teams.