Barcelona host Real Madrid this Saturday at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in an El Clásico that comes at a crucial moment in the Liga F season. Barça lead the league with authority, head into the matchup after a comfortable Champions League win and play in front of a crowd that has packed the stadium in recent editions of the rivalry. Real Madrid, meanwhile, sit right behind them in the standings, four points back, riding a thirteen-game unbeaten run and carrying the confidence of a team that found its level again after an unstable start.
A dominant Barça, confident and fully in control of the game.
Barcelona enter El Clásico with the calm of a team that has led the Liga F since the opening round, collecting 27 out of 30 possible points and showing a consistency that reflects the maturity of the squad.
The 3–0 win over OH Leuven in midweek once again showed their usual control, even with important absences like midfielder Patri Guijarro. Still, the team is loaded with top talent. Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí guide the game naturally and keep the structure intact.
Probable Barcelona lineup: Cata Coll; Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Mapi León, Brugts; Laia Aleixandri, Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas; Hansen, Eva Pajor (Vicky López), Claudia Pina.
A rising Real Madrid, more mature and ready to test the leader
Real Madrid come into the clash in a moment of clear growth that changes the tone of the matchup. After an unstable start filled with missed points and early setbacks, Pau Quesada’s team responded well. They’ve won five straight league matches and are on a thirteen-game unbeaten run in all competitions, including a 1–1 draw with Paris FC sealed by a stoppage-time goal from Caroline Weir.
Their form away from home still swings, but they’ve shown real competitiveness, something essential for a game like this. The absence of Sandie Toletti is significant, but Angeldahl, Däbritz and Weir form a trio capable of fighting for control and trying to limit the Catalan midfield’s advantage. Up front, Linda Caicedo is the star attraction. Feller and Athenea del Castillo add depth on the wings. The back line has conceded only seven goals all season, a sign of greater stability and of Misa Rodríguez’s strong form as she takes advantage of Frohms’ injury to solidify her spot.
Probable Real Madrid lineup: Misa Rodríguez; Eva Navarro, Lakrar, María Méndez, Yasmin; Däbritz, Angeldahl, Weir; Linda Caicedo, Feller (Athenea del Castillo), Alba Redondo.
Where to watch Barcelona Women vs Real Madrid Women in the Liga F
Spain: DAZN Spain, Movistar+, DAZN2 Spain
United Kingdom: DAZN UK
Canada: DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada
United States: DAZN USA
Kickoff time for Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the Liga F
Spain: 4:00 p.m.
United Kingdom: 3:00 p.m.
United States and Canada (Eastern Time): 10:00 a.m.
United States and Canada (Pacific Time): 7:00 a.m.