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Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in a blockbuster Clasico as the Catalan club look to take a huge step towards securing the La Liga title.

Barcelona are four points clear of Real Madrid and victory would be the perfect way to bounce back from Tuesday’s gut-wrenching Champions League semi-final defeat to Inter at San Siro. With only three La Liga matches remaining after Sunday’s clash, the visitors will know that victory may be a must to have any chance of retaining the title and avoiding a trophyless season after a disappointing campaign from Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

Real Madrid have already been beaten three times this season by their fierce foes: Hansi Flick’s team thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 in the previous league Clasico, while they also hammered Ancelotti’s men 5-2 to win the Spanish Super Cup before fighting back from behind to win a dramatic Copa del Rey final last month.

El Clasico LIVE

Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen departure with Real Madrid waiting in the wings

Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season.

The Spaniard led the German club to a famous league and cup double during a remarkable unbeaten domestic season last year.

But after coming up short in his attempt to retain the Bundesliga title, Alonso confirmed his decision to depart before Sunday’s home match against Borussia Dortmund, ending a three-year spell at the club.

Alonso is set to take over from Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager, reuniting with the club he spent five successful years at, winning La Liga in 2012 and the Champions League in 2014, when they beat city rivals Atletico in the final.

Flo Clifford11 May 2025 15:00

Almost ready to go in Barcelona

The Barcelona fans are in fine voice ahead of El Clasico, as they look to take a huge step towards a 28th LaLiga title by beating Real Madrid.

Barcelona last won LaLiga in 2023, which ended a four-year absence. In doing so, it would stop Real Madrid from winning back-to-back titles, a feat they last achieved in 2008.

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Antonio Rudiger banned for six games after feisty Copa del Rey final

One person who won’t be eligible to play in today’s game is Antonio Rudiger, who was slapped with a six-game ban for some disgraceful behaviour at the end of the Copa del Rey final.

The match descended into farce as Real Madrid reacted angrily to a foul given against Kylian Mbappe in the closing stages, with Rudiger and Lucas Vazquez given straight red cards and Jude Bellingham sent off for dissent after the final whistle.

Rudiger was alleged to have thrown an ice cube at the referee, who Real Madrid hounded before the game, and received a six-game ban for “minor violence” against him.

The ban will extend into the start of next season; for the time being it won’t affect him, as the former Chelsea defender is out with a knee injury.

Antonio Rudiger banned for six games after throwing object at referee

The defender allegedly threw an ice cube at the referee as Real Madrid lost 3-2 in the dying moments of extra time

Flo Clifford11 May 2025 14:10