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Seems like something is going on at Real Madrid ahead of a Clásico in which Barca clinches the La Liga title with a victory or draw (DNB is way too pricy). Madrid saw midfielders Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde (he's out because of it) get into a practice fight -- we talking about "practice" -- and each was fined nearly $600,000. That's pretty crazy and makes me wish I played soccer more as a kid to make that kind of bank. Half the roster is practically out today led by Kylian Mbappe. He's fit enough to party on his yacht but not play apparently. Mbappe leads the league with 24 goals.
If you want the most value, bet Barcelona to win and both teams to score. The last time an El Clásico didn’t see both teams score was back in 2024. Real Madrid are also as banged up as they have been in quite some time, with Mbappe, Valverde, Rodrygo, Militao, Carvajal, Mendy and Güler all unavailable. Barcelona will be without Lamine Yamal, but the rest of the squad is available. I like goals here. There have been at least four goals in seven of the last nine meetings between these two, and with Madrid missing so many key pieces defensively and in transition, Barcelona should have every chance to win this match while still conceding.

