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The two Brazil internationals scored hat tricks in midweek Champions League action
After last season's seemingly foregone conclusion of Real Madrid's dominance in Spain, El Clasico returns on Saturday with the promise of more even-footed competition between two teams boasting some in-form all-stars.
Real Madrid's credentials are clear coming into Saturday's fixture at home – they beat Barcelona in both Clasicos last season before winning La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, and took a victory lap by landing Kylian Mbappe over the summer. In an intriguing twist, though, Barcelona will arrive in Madrid riding a high of their own. The managerial drama and cash-strapped chaos of the summer has given way to a strong start under new boss Hansi Flick, who boasts a star-studded roster of his own – and the most surprisingly in-form player in Europe.
It sets up for a fascinating edition of one of the sport's most storied rivalries, which will offer both sides their biggest tests of the season so far. Here's what you need to know before tuning in.
How to watch and odds
Date: Saturday, Oct. 26 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium -- Madrid, Spain
Live stream: ESPN+
Odds: Real Madrid +100; Draw +290; Barcelona +230
Vinicius Junior's big week
A new era of the Galacticos are delivering for Real Madrid, with the likes of Mbappe and Jude Bellingham playing a big role so far this season. However, one star is shining brighter than the rest – Vinicius Junior.
The Brazil international has five goals and five assists in 14 games across all competitions, adding to his tally with a midweek hat trick. His multi-goal performance on Tuesday played an instrumental role in their come-from-behind 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, embodying what it means to be a big-time player. He bailed his side out of trouble with a practical equalizer, but added style points with not one, but two brilliant solo efforts to finish the game off.
Tuesday's performance is just the latest in a string of statement-making showings from Vinicius, though. He has now scored in two Champions League finals – 2022 and 2024, the latter serving as the foundation for his argument to win the Ballon d'Or. Vinicius is the perceived frontrunner for the award after a 24 goal season for Real Madrid, and could become the first person to stake their claim as the world's best player after the era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He has the support of Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti and teammate Luka Modric, who won the award in 2018, though he is nominated alongside six other teammates.