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EL CLASICO could end up being played at Wembley after Barcelona’s £1.25billion renovation of the Nou Camp descended into chaos.

The Spaniards have been playing at Catalonia’s Olympic Stadium for nearly two years while their famous home ground undergoes a major rebuild.

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Barcelona vs Real Madrid could end up being played at Wembley[/caption]

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A rebuilt Nou Camp is unlikely to be ready before next season[/caption]

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Barcelona and Real could end up having a title showdown on May 11[/caption]

Barcelona were hoping to return to the Nou Camp before the end of the season, as it would be the ideal setting for a potential title-decider against fierce rivals Real Madrid on May 11.

However, Barca’s plans have been thrown into turmoil after it emerged that the Nou Camp is unlikely to be ready before next season.

The arena was knocked down in June 2023, with the new stadium built on it foundations.

But despite splashing out £1.25bn to increase capacity from 99,354 to over 105,000, Barcelona chiefs now fear the Nou Camp will not be finished in time for the next El Clasico.

It leaves them facing life without a base for the final month of the season, with the lease on their temporary Olympic Stadium home expiring in April.

The ideal solution would be for an extension until the summer.

But the 58,000-seater Olympic Stadium has already been booked out for several concerts in May, including the first show of the Rolling Stones’ upcoming European tour.

Barcelona are now exploring the possibility of playing their match against Real abroad, having already seen a December clash against Atletico Madrid in America collapse.

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LaLiga beaks have always dreamed of an El Clasico in the United States, but that would be extremely unlikely right now give the time span.

Instead, the Mail claims that Wembley has emerged as a wildcard option due to it being the venue where Barcelona won their first European Cup in 1992.

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Barcelona’s Olympic Stadium lease ends in April, with a brief renewal unlikely[/caption]

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The Rolling Stones are booked to play the Olympic Stadium in May[/caption]

The London stadium’s mega 90,000 capacity means that fans from both sides would be able to pack in comfortably.

And with Barcelona hoping to whittle down the seven-point gap to league leaders Real before then, the match could end up becoming a potential title decider.

Hansi Flick’s side have had the better of their rivals three times already this season.

Their first was a 2-1 friendly win August.

And that was followed up by an incredible 4-0 league thumping at the Bernabeu in October.

Earlier this month, Barcelona smashed Real 5-2 to win the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.

But both sides will be aware of Atletico Madrid looking to spoil the party, with Diego Simeone’s side second in the table – four points off Real and three ahead of Barca.

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LIVERPOOL travel to Holland for Wednesday’s Champions League showdown against PSV knowing they are already guaranteed a top-two finish.

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PSV vs Liverpool preview

It should be a rather enjoyable night for Arne Slot’s Liverpool as they travel to Eindhoven for a clash against PSV.

It’s set to be a chaotic night of Champions League action across Europe with all 18 games being played at the same time with 25 of the 36 teams still awaiting their fate.

However, while the madness unfolds – Liverpool are safe in the knowledge that they have already progressed to the last-16, and will be guaranteed a top-two finish whatever happens.

It’s very well deserved given Slot’s side are the only team in the competition to have won all of their seven matches and banked a maximum 21 points, conceding just twice in the process.

They should also be buoyed by the fact they have won each of their last five meetings with PSV in the Champions League, and won 12 of their last 15 away games in the competition.

However, Slot may well use this dead rubber as an opportunity to rest his squad ahead of this weekend’s trip to the Vitality Stadium to take on in-form Bournemouth, followed a few days later by the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Tottenham.

PSV won’t be under too much pressure either having all-but secured safe passage to the play-offs after their 3-2 victory over Red Star last time out.

In fact, Dinamo Zagreb would require an 11-goal swing to overtake them.

Peter Bosz’s side are currently top of the Eredivisie by four points having scored an incredible 65 goals in 20 matches, but they’ve struggled defensively in recent weeks having shipped 11 in their last five.

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Goals

Much will depend on the team selection of Arne Slot, who must balance Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth and the Carabao Cup clash against Tottenham with the prospect of finishing the competition’s inaugural league phase with a 100% record.

But regardless of his starting XI, goals should be on the menu on Wednesday evening in a clash between two sides with their progression guaranteed.

Ss mentioned, PSV are rarely involved in a dull game. They’ve netted 65 goals in 20 league matches this season, and have conceded 11 in their last five games in all competitions – including twice to lowly Red Star. Liverpool, meanwhile, scored four against Ipswich Town last time out and have only twice failed to score at least 2+ goals in their last 12.

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Landmark

Luuk de Jong could become PSV’s all-time top scorer in the European Cup/Champions League, with the Dutchman currently level with Romario on 11 goals.

He netted a brace last time out in this competition, helping PSV to a 3-2 away win against Red Star and may well profit from the likely rests given to Allison, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

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MANCHESTER CITY will look to avoid an embarrassing early Champions League elimination when they welcome Belgian opponents Club Brugge to the Etihad Stadium.

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MANCHESTER CITY are in major danger of Champions League elimination as they welcome Belgian opponents Club Brugge to the Etihad Stadium.

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Man City vs Club Brugge preview

There’s a huge amount at stake as Manchester City clash with Club Brugge in what’s expected to be a chaotic night of Champions League action on Wednesday.

All 18 games will be played at the same time with 25 of the 36 teams still awaiting their fate.

The Cityzens were often home and hosed at this point of the competition during the group stages.

But as the inaugural Champions League league phase reaches its climax – Pep Guardiola’s side are in danger of an embarrassing early elimination.

The permutation is simple enough, 25th-placed Manchester City must beat Club Brugge to secure their spot in the play-off round. If they fail to win they will be eliminated.

Remember, those finishing between ninth and 16th will be seeded and face a team placed 17th to 24th, with the advantage of playing the second leg at home.

However, on paper at least, Guardiola’s side have very little to worry about.

They’ve won both of their previous meetings with Club Brugge by an aggregate score of 9-2, while the visitors have never won away to English opposition in European competition in 14 previous attempts.

Manchester City are also unbeaten in their last 33 Champions League matches at the Etihad, and understandably enter as 1/8 favourites with the bookies.

Those odds drifted following City’s collapse against PSG, but shortened again thanks to their 3-1 victory over Chelsea to return to the Premier League’s top four.

City have won five of their last seven in all competitions, scoring 27 goals during that run and are gradually showing signs of revival – whilst the introduction of new recruit Omar Marmoush looks extremely promising — although he, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis are not eligible to play

As for the visitors, they simply need a draw to assure themselves of a spot in the playoff round. Club Brugge are unbeaten in their last four matches in the Champions League and 20 in all competitions dating back to October 2024.

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He’s back

Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland is clearly back in the groove, and he’ll be desperate to fire his side into the knockout stages.

The Norwegian, 24, has struck six goals in his last six appearances, including the last three successive games against Chelsea, PSG and Ipswich Town. The striker has scored eight goals in four Champions League appearances against Belgian opponents, averaging a goal every 33 minutes versus such opposition.

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On target

Defender Josko Gvardiol ranks third in Manchester City’s squad for goal attempts in the last six Premier League matches (10) and has the third-highest xG (3.99) this season, scoring five goals in 22 league appearances.

Only Erling Haaland and Phil Foden have more.

Gvardiol is expected to continue contributing offensively, so we’re backing him at odds of 6/5 for at least one shot on target via William Hill.

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BARCELONA clash with Italian opponents Atalanta in an exciting final round of Champions League fixtures.

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