While it’s true that a Clásico is a match of details, today’s is no exception. In 90 minutes, many things can happen, but there are questions to be answered.

How is Mbappé doing?

It’s the big question for Xabi Alonso, the Frenchman will play for sure after flying to Jeddah alone. The doubt lies in whether he will start or come off the bench. There is a lot of caution with Kylian as a relapse could be fatal.

Lamine, ready to redeem himself?

If Mbappé draws attention in Madrid, Lamine does the same for Barça. The star from La Masía seems to be back in top form and will surely be eager to show his best version after the league match at the Bernabéu.

What will be the key to the Clásico?

A Barça that dominates the ball is expected, and physically they might impose their better state and rhythm against a more tired Madrid, which has significant absences, especially in defense.

The white team’s weapons involve creating counterattacks in space and taking advantage of Vinicius’s speed, Rodrygo’s dribbling, or Bellingham’s arrival from the second line, in case Mbappé doesn’t start as a starter.