While they talk about the timing of some football fixtures, this fixture couldn’t have a more good timing for the Real Madrid squad. With results not coming smoothly, points being dropped in the last few weeks and fans on their backs, a win in this fixture will help to soothe the nerves of not only the personnel involved on the pitch but also for manager Carlo Ancelloti who has been under scathing criticism for the last few weeks.
Talking about form and although Real Madrid enjoyed a roller coaster ride in the first 6 months of this season, their form of late has been ordinary to say the least. With more defeats coming in the first 3 months of 2015 than in the last 6 months of 2014 combined, Real Madrid will have to defy the odds if they are to get the better of an in-form Barcelona team.
Messi has scored more goals in 2015 (17) than Bale, Ronaldo and Benzema combined (5 goals each)
At a time when Real Madrid conceded goals for fun against FC Schalke in the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona epitomized their game and will come into this match roaring. Having scored more goals in 2015 than Bale, Ronaldo and Benzema combined, Lionel Messi will be on the center stage once again.
However, for Real Madrid, a huge boast is the return of Luka Modric to full match fitness. While he has made just 11 appearances in an injury-scathed season, Real Madrid have been in fine form whenever Modric has been in their starting lineup.
Out of the 11 appearances that he has made for the Whites this season, Real Madrid have won 9 games scoring 39 goals in the process. Thus, against a Barcelona team that is in form, the attacking display of Luka Modric would be vital if they are to regain the top spot.
However, as they say that form goes out of the window in such fixtures, Real Madrid, in-spite of their recent form, have many game-changers in their squad.
Here is how they are expected to lineup against FC Barcelona: –
Real Madrid lineup:
Casillas – Carjaval – Ramos – Pepe – Marcelo – Modric – Kroos – Isco – Ronaldo – Benzema – Bale
Barcelona Vs Real Madrid will take place at the Camp Nou Stadium on Sunday 22nd March.
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