With the two giants clashing for the 255th time in official competitions, Real Madrid have won 102 encounters while Barcelona claimed 100 and in the remaining 52 they have drawn.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This is a historic rivalry that goes back more than 100 years and that will be experienced, for the first time, by talented summer signings like Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix, Jude Bellingham, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Jo\u00e3o Cancelo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Without forgetting the impressive start to the season of Girona FC, the main prize at stake in this game is the potential to finish the matchday as the leader of La Liga. That only adds to the usual tension that comes with this match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On Saturday, the latest El Clasico will be played in a new setting, at the Estadi Ol\u00edmpic de Montju\u00efc, given that Los Azulgrana\u2019s usual home ground, Camp Nou, is currently being redeveloped. As such, this rivalry will move to a new stadium, similar to what occurred when the match was played at the Estadio Alfredo Di St\u00e9fano during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Both teams have made a strong start to the season, with Carlo Ancelotti\u2019s Real Madrid taking 25 points and Xavi Hernandez\u2019s Barcelona collecting 24 in the 10 games played so far, La Liga India informed in a release on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The side from the capital city comes into the clash on the back of a draw against Sevilla FC, while the Catalan outfit managed to overcome Athletic Club in the final minutes in another thrilling game last matchday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Barca have yet to lose at their new stadium and have won all five LALIGA EA SPORTS matches they have played at Montju\u00efc, living up to the nickname of this being a magic mountain. Los Blancos will be keen to break that streak and get back to winning ways at their opponents\u2019 stadium. Last season, Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat in the away ElClasico in league play, but they won 2-1 and 3-1 respectively when visiting FC Barcelona in 2021\/22 and 2020\/21.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In terms of absentees, Xavi will be without the injured Frenkie de Jong and Jules Kound\u00e9, while Real Madrid have been without Thibaut Courtois and \u00c9der Milit\u00e3o all season due to serious knee injuries. Although those are significant losses for both coaches in ElClasico, these players can be replaced by other top talents.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Real Madrid have the competition\u2019s top scorer, in England\u2019s Jude Bellingham, who has scored eight goals to start the season and who will go up against last season\u2019s Pichichi (top scorer), Robert Lewandowski, who has already netted five this term. Those two world-class stars will be joined by others such as Vin\u00edcius, Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix, Rodrygo and Ferran Torres, all of whom will be targeting a goal in ElClasico.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Between the posts, they\u2019ll face two giants in Marc-Andr\u00e9 ter Stegen and Kepa Arrizabalaga. Meanwhile, the defensive lines will be marshalled by Ronald Ara\u00fajo and Antonio R\u00fcdiger. There is also so much talent in the midfield, where Gavi, Eduardo Camavinga, \u0130lkay G\u00fcndo\u011fan, Fede Valverde and co. will get to work. On top of that, this fixture brings together two top coaches, who boast the brains and experience to succeed in this type of top-level scenario. This is ElClasico, with new faces but with all the importance and weight of the history of both these shirts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/10\/la-liga-2023-24-first-el-clasico-for-barca-and-reals-new-stars-joao-felix-and-jude-bellingham.png", "alt_img": "La Liga 2023-24: First El Clasico for Barca and Real's new stars, Joao Felix and Jude Bellingham", "alt_title": "La Liga 2023-24: First El Clasico for Barca and Real\u2019s new stars, Joao F\u00e9lix and Jude Bellingham", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "La Liga 2023-24: First El Clasico For Barca And Real's New Stars, Joao Felix And Jude Bellingham On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "La Liga 2023-24: First El Clasico For Barca And Real's New Stars, Joao Felix And Jude Bellingham, Estadio Alfredo Di St: Spanish giants FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet this Saturday in the first El Clasico.", "seo_keywords": "First El Clasico, Jude Bellingham, La Liga, La Liga India, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, El Clasico, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Girona FC, On Saturday, Estadi Ol, Los Azulgrana, Camp Nou, Estadio Alfredo Di St, Carlo Ancelotti, Xavi Hernandez, Sevilla FC, Athletic", "tag": "", "tagging": "First El Clasico, Jude Bellingham, La Liga, La Liga India, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, El Clasico, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Girona FC, On Saturday, Estadi Ol, Los Azulgrana, Camp Nou, Estadio Alfredo Di St, Carlo Ancelotti, Xavi Hernandez, Sevilla FC", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "la-liga-2023-24-first-el-clasico-for-barca-and-reals-new-stars-joao-felix-and-jude-bellingham", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "873", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2023-10-27 18:48:03", "updated": "2023-10-27 18:48:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "First El Clasico, Jude Bellingham, La Liga, La Liga India, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, El Clasico, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Girona FC, On Saturday, Estadi Ol, Los Azulgrana, Camp Nou, Estadio Alfredo Di St, Carlo Ancelotti, Xavi Hernandez, Sevilla FC, Athletic", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-10-27 18:48:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "football", "cnmid": "814255", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/la-liga-2023-24-first-el-clasico-for-barca-and-reals-new-stars-joao-felix-and-jude-bellingham-9887" }