Tchouameni Starts as Barcelona Vs Real Madrid Lineups Drop Before El Clásico
Barcelona vs Real Madrid now has the lineups set, and Aurélien Tchouameni is in Real Madrid’s starting XI despite the fallout from Thursday’s training-ground clash. The match in Barcelona carries title weight: Barcelona lead La Liga with 88 points, while Real sit second on 77.
Kickoff is scheduled for 22:00 Moscow time at Camp Nou on Sunday. Barcelona need only avoid defeat to secure the championship early, which turns the starting teams into more than a formality.
Barcelona’s selection at Camp Nou
Barcelona named Joan Garcia, Joao Cancelo, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin, Pedri, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford. Pedri is listed as captain, and the midfield group gives Barcelona the balance they need with the title within reach.
That selection also shows how much rests on control rather than chaos. With Barcelona able to seal the league without a loss, their lineup keeps the focus on holding possession and limiting the kind of turnover that can flip an El Clasico quickly.
Real Madrid keep Tchouameni
Real Madrid answered with Thibaut Courtois, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Fran Garcia, Eduardo Camavinga, Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Brahim Diaz, Gonzalo Garcia and Vinicius Junior. Courtois starts in goal, and Vinicius Junior is listed as captain.
Tchouameni’s place stands out because he was involved in a fight with Federico Valverde after training on Thursday. Both were fined 500,000 euros, and Valverde was ruled out for 10–14 days after getting injured in the incident.
Title race pressure
Barcelona’s 88 points against Real’s 77 make the lineup announcement part of the title picture, not just a team sheet. A draw or win for Barcelona would be enough to end the race, while Real arrive needing to change the mood around a squad already carrying the weight of the midweek altercation.
For viewers, the practical detail is simple: the match starts at 22:00 Moscow time, with live coverage set to begin at 21:30. For the teams, the first whistle arrives with the title on the line and Tchouameni’s starting role already drawing attention before a ball has been kicked.
