Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Updated Team News and TV Broadcast Information for UK Viewers

Mbappe made the switch to Carlo Ancelotti's team this summer following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain. Since joining the club, he has already found the back of the net eight times in his first 13 matches.

The France international striker is now set for the biggest test of all as the biggest derby in Spanish football – El Clasico – returns this weekend.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the latest showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona on October 26…

The Real Madrid vs Barcelona match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports in the UK. You can sign up to watch the action for £7.99 per month here. The game kicks off at 8pm UK time.

Viaplay Sports 1 and 2 were rebranded as Premier Sports 1 and 2 in April this year. Premier Sports 1 is channel 419 on your Sky TV box. Premier Sports 2 is available on channel 420.

Real Madrid have been dealt a double injury blow with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and forward Rodrygo ruled out.

England superstar Jude Bellingham could be moved into a more advanced role to fill the Rodrygo gap and back-up ‘keeper Andriy Lunin is set to replace Courtois.

David Alaba and Dani Carvajal are also absent for the Spanish champions, while Brahim Diaz is a doubt.

Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni is back in contention, though, after making his return from injury in the 5-2 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.

Barcelona, meanwhile, are set to be without long-term absentees Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo for the clash against Real Madrid.

The Catalan club have just welcomed back star midfielder Gavi, who featured in the 5-1 win against Sevilla on Sunday after a year out with an ACL injury.

Predicted Real Madrid XI: Lunin; Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Tchouameni, Camavinga, Valverde; Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.

Predicted Barcelona XI: Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; Casado, Pedri, Fermin; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha.