Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona Prediction & Picks - EuroLeague

Prediction published on 1/15/26, 8:17 AM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 1/15/26 at 8:27 AM in EuroLeague Picks

It's not just in soccer that El Clásico is important! For the 22nd round of the Euroleague, we head to the Spanish capital to watch Real Madrid take on Barcelona. It's a clash between rivals that promises a certain amount of tension from the tip-off. With just one win separating them from their archenemy, Barça are looking to make a big statement on Friday night. It's a difficult task for the Catalans, but their recent form has been positive: five wins in a row and 100 points or more scored on three occasions. We can also add an XXL defense, with the last two opponents not exceeding 75 points. With such an attractive performance, the team coached by Xavi Pascual can imagine triumphing on the court of Madrid.

Of course, the Madrid team does not want to lose such an important game at home. The visit of their archrivals must end in victory at the end of 40 minutes because, after the playoffs, this is the event of the year in Spain, especially for the Merengues. Thanks to three consecutive wins in all competitions, Chus Mateo's men are perfectly prepared for this match. However, they will have to raise their game, as Maccabi Tel Aviv and ASVEL are not in the same league as Barça. The pressure seems to be on the shoulders of Real, who cannot afford to lose this game...