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El Clasico is scheduled to be held in Week 11 and currently La Liga is entering week 9. Statistically, currently Barcelona is still unbeaten, however they have lost 4 points because they drew two matches. Madrid met their first defeat of the season at home Atletico, and they lost 3 points in the match. The strength of the two teams is still difficult to predict, because before the El Clasico match, both Barcelona and Madrid still have three matches, two matches in La Liga and one UCL match, which is certain that many things can happen before the two meet on October 28.
Madrid and Barcelona situation cannot be separated from injury problems, most recently Barcelona lost Lewandowski who suffered an ankle injury, follow Raphinha, De Jong and Pedri who were previously admitted to the treatment room due to various injury problems. Madrid also experienced the same thing, maybe a little better than Barcelona, because only Courtois, Militao and Arda Guler were injured. If both clubs have full squads, El Clasico will be presented ideal this season.
Of course, El Clasico will be even greater if both teams have complete squads without any shortcomings. But compared to Barcelona, Real Madrid currently seems good enough to face El Clasico even though several of their defenders are still injured. Barcelona lost its best striker and midfielder, so it will make an impact on the team.
But since El Clasico will be played at the end of October, some changes in the players' fitness situation can still be expected. Both teams just have to avoid additional injuries due to a busy fixture list, so we're sure to get a great match for the first El Clasico of the season.