Barcelona welcome Real Madrid to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Sunday in a decisive El Clásico that could all but seal La Liga. With just three games left, this clash might determine who lifts the 2024/25 crown.
Having already beaten Madrid three times this season—including in two finals—Barca enter this showdown with the psychological edge. But Real, four points behind, know a win keeps their title dream alive and it will be good revenge.
🔴🔵Barcelona Eye Domestic Treble & League Glory | Home Win = 2.05💵
Fresh from the heartbreak of a 7-6 aggregate Champions League semi-final loss to Inter, Barcelona now shift their focus to securing the domestic league. Flick’s side led the tie until the 93rd minute of the second leg before collapsing in extra time.
Despite that setback, the Catalans are unbeaten in their last four La Liga games, including a 2-1 victory over Valladolid last weekend. They’ve already lifted the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup this season.
With a four-point lead at the summit and fixtures against Espanyol, Villarreal, and Bilbao still to come, a win or even a draw could prove decisive.
⚪⚫Real Madrid Need All Three Points to Stay Alive | Away Win = 3.44💵
After a full week’s rest, Real Madrid come into this must-win clash fresh and determined. Ancelotti’s men beat Celta Vigo 3-2 last time out, but are aware that anything less than a win ends their La Liga title hopes.
Knocked out by Arsenal in the UCL and beaten by Barca in both the Copa del Rey and Super Cup finals, this clash is about pride as much as silverware.
Even with rumours swirling around Xabi Alonso replacing Ancelotti next season and a ton of injuries across the backline, Madrid have somehow found a way to win their last four league games, keeping three clean sheets.
So, in what will most likely be his last El Clásico game in charge, Carlo Ancelotti would know that a win at Montjuïc would not only keep the title race burning into the final stretch but be a fantastic send-off gift to Madridistas.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Barcelona have Lewandowski fit again after a hamstring injury, and Alejandro Balde is back in the starting XI. Ter Stegen may start ahead of Szczesny in goal, while Kounde and Bernal remain sidelined.
Real Madrid are still without Alaba, Mendy, Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, and Camavinga. Rodrygo should return, but Arda Guler may retain his spot. Mbappe and Vinicius lead the attack, with Valverde possibly keeping his midfield place.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.34💵
⚽ Barcelona have already beaten Real Madrid three times this season, including a 4-0 win at the Bernabeu in La Liga. | Main Market: Early Payout (Home/Barca Win) = 1.98
⚽ Real Madrid have won three (3) of the last four (4) El Clásicos (1-3, 1-2, 1-2) played away at Barcelona. | Goals Market: Away (Over 1.5) = 1.89
⚽ All of the last five El Clásico meetings have produced over 3.5 goals, while Barca have averaged 2.6 goals per game in La Liga this term. | Main Market: Over 3.5 Goals = 1.85
A seismic El Clasico awaits, with silverware, legacy, and rivalry on the line. With Barcelona aiming to clinch the league and Real desperate to stay alive, expect fireworks under the Catalan night sky.
🔗You can check out the La Liga game, Barca vs Real Madrid, on MSport.
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