Real Madrid delivered the first blow in the Spanish football classic. Thanks to Vinicius Junior's opportunism, Ronald Araújo scored an own goal, giving Real Madrid a 1-0 lead against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
In the 9th minute, Vinicius seemed trapped by the left side and delivered a cross in search of Karim Benzema, but the ball was deflected by Uruguayan Araújo, who headed it into his own goal to the surprise of German goalkeeper Marc André ter Stegen.
It's worth noting that every time Barcelona faces Real Madrid, coach Xavi Hernández assigns Araújo as the right back to neutralize 'Vini', although this time he couldn't do it.
Real Madrid needs the three points at their archrival's home if they want to keep their chances of winning the LaLiga Santander title in the 2022-23 season alive. In case of victory, the difference would be six points.
Sergi Roberto starts for Barcelona
Sergi Roberto is the big surprise in Barcelona's starting midfield to face Real Madrid this Sunday in the classic match at the Spotify Camp Nou.
Sergi Roberto will play as a right midfielder in a midfield led by Sergio Busquets, with Frenkie de Jong as the left midfielder. Pablo Páez 'Gavi' will play as an advanced midfielder in a playing system that can vary from 4-3-3 to 4-4-2.
