Barcelona looking to equal Real Madrid’s record in El Clasico | OneFootball

There is far more than just three points at stake when FC Barcelona take on Real Madrid in tonight’s El Clasico.

For Hansi Flick’s men, a victory tonight will help them seal the La Liga title mathematically and that too against their eternal rivals.

But a win will also see Barcelona draw level with their eternal rivals in the all-time Clasico head-to-head record, reports Mundo Deportivo.

Everything suggests Barcelona are the favourites heading into this game, having dominated Spanish football in the past two seasons, including a Real Madrid team fraught with dressing room unrest.

Historically, Real Madrid have enjoyed the slightest of advantages in the fixture, winning 106 meetings compared to Barcelona’s 105, while 52 encounters have ended in draws.

Barcelona are looking to equal Real Madrid’s record in El Clasico tonight. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

The Blaugrana entered the matchday with an 11-point lead and just four games remaining, meaning victory over Carlo Ancelotti’s side would officially put the championship beyond reach.

Recent history favours Barcelona

Under Flick, the Catalans have already defeated Real Madrid in three major finals this season. Barcelona first dismantled Los Blancos 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup before edging them 3-2 in another Super Cup meeting.

Most recently, the Blaugrana lifted the Copa del Rey after a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory sealed by Jules Kounde.

Despite Barcelona’s dominance in recent finals, Real Madrid still maintain a slight edge in overall goals scored in Clásico history. Los Blancos have netted 444 times against Barcelona’s 439.

The rivalry has remained evenly balanced in recent years, with both clubs winning five of the last ten meetings. Real Madrid also narrowly lead the goal difference in those clashes, having scored 24 goals compared to Barcelona’s 20.