FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF — La Liga .
- FC Barcelona 38 games · 94 pts (2026/27)
- Real Madrid CF 38 games · 86 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Jose Sanchez
- Referee Raul Cabanero
- Referee Jose Gallego
- Referee Jorge Diaz
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Real Madrid CF | H | 5–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Sevilla FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 07 Oct | Valencia CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Oct | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 29 Sep | Athletic Club | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | FC Barcelona | A | 1–5 | L |
| 23 Oct | FC Viktoria Plzen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | Levante UD | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | Deportivo Alaves | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Oct | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Sep | Club Atletico de Madrid | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Barcelona | Real Madrid CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #2 |
| 94 | Points | 86 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 31 / 1 / 6 | W / D / L | 27 / 5 / 6 |
| 95 | Scored | 77 |
| 36 | Conceded | 35 |
| +59 | GD | +42 |
| 2.47 | PPG | 2.26 |
| 82% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Barcelona are 1st (94 pts). Real Madrid CF are 2nd (86 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at . FC Barcelona are looking to make home advantage count against Real Madrid CF.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Thibaut Courtois is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Barcelona.
- 11' Magnificent from Philippe Coutinho! That is 47 goals in 513 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 16' FC Barcelona started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 16.
- 21' FC Barcelona are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Madrid CF backline.
- 26' Marcelo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Madrid CF tonight.
- 30' What a moment for Luis Suarez! That strike on 30 puts his side firmly in control.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 38' The referee calls foul for Ivan Rakitic. He receives a Yellow card.
- 39' A moment of madness from Nacho on 39 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Real Madrid CF will be frustrated.
- 44' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Barcelona must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Lucas Vazquez gets the nod from Real Madrid CF. He replaces Raphael Varane and will look to change the dynamic.
- 50' Marcelo makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Real Madrid CF are in front.
- 53' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gareth Bale.
- 58' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 63' FC Barcelona have won 767 goals from 513 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 68' FC Barcelona are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Real Madrid CF's shape.
- 69' Rafinha makes way for Nelsinho at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Barcelona.
- 74' It is a substitution in FC Barcelona team. Philippe Coutinho is replaced by Ousmane Dembele on 74 minute.
- 75' GOAL! Luis Suarez fires home to make it 3-1!
- 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luis Suarez.
- 77' Fresh legs for Real Madrid CF! Marco Asensio comes on to replace Gareth Bale.
- 82' A change in the Real Madrid CF ranks — Marcelo exits the field as Mariano Diaz enters on 82.
- 83' A goal from the Uruguay international Luis Suarez! He fires home on 83 to make it 4-1!
- 84' The whistle greets Arthur as he departs to be replaced by Arturo Vidal.
- 87' A stunning finish from Arturo Vidal — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Barcelona take all three points.
Lineups
FC Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
8
Arthur ↓ Arturo Vidal 84'
-
12
Rafinha ↓ Nelson Semedo 69'
- 9
- 1
- 3
- 18
- 7
- 4
- 5
- 20
Bench
-
22
Arturo Vidal ↑ 84'
-
11
Ousmane Dembele ↑ 74'
- 14
- 13
-
2
Nelson Semedo ↑ 69'
- 19
- 36
Coach
Ernesto Valverde
Real Madrid CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 8
-
12
Marcelo ↓ Mariano Diaz 82'
- 9
- 6
- 22
- 4
- 14
-
5
Raphael Varane ↓ Lucas Vazquez 46'
- 25
-
11
Gareth Bale ↓ Marco Asensio 77'
Bench
- 19
-
17
Lucas Vazquez ↑ 46'
- 1
-
20
Marco Asensio ↑ 77'
- 24
- 15
-
7
Mariano Diaz ↑ 82'
Coach
Julen Lopetegui
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 3 |
| Ferran Torres | 3 |
| Raphinha | 3 |
| Luis Suarez | 3 |
| Kylian Mbappe | 3 |
| Jude Bellingham | 3 |
| Robert Lewandowski | 2 |
| Federico Valverde | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Barcelona Form
Real Madrid CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.97
FC Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Real Madrid CF xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + FC Barcelona to win 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Barcelona win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
FC Barcelona or Draw
87%
Draw or Real Madrid CF
30%
FC Barcelona or Real Madrid CF
83%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.7%
3 – 0
7.3%
1 – 1
6.3%
4 – 1
5.9%
4 – 0
5.3%
1 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
4.4%
5 – 1
Actual
4 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Barcelona
| Handicap | FC Barcelona covers | Push | Real Madrid CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -2 | 34% | 20% | 46% |
| -1.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| -1 | 54% | 19% | 27% |
| -0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.