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Real Madrid could extend their lead at the top of LaLiga as they welcome fierce rivals Barcelona in what may prove a crucial El Clasico come the end of the season.

Los Blancos have emerged as the early frontrunners for the title, with league top scorer Kylian Mbappe having already hit 10 goals to power his side to eight wins from nine.

Xabi Alonso’s side will surely see Sunday’s matchup as the perfect opportunity for Real Madrid to break their losing streak against the Blaugrana, having not produced any sort of result in El Clasico in their previous four meetings.

Real Madrid v Barcelona – live

Here we go then – the players enter the stadium. Will Real Madrid extend their lead at the summit of La Liga to five points, or is this Barcelona’s moment to steal top spot?

A view of the Santiago Bernabeu before kick-off (Getty Images)

Lawrence Ostlere26 October 2025 15:11

Real Madrid v Barcelona – live

The players are gearing up for kick-off at the Bernabeu...

Jude Bellingham on the pitch before kick-off (Reuters)

Ronald Araujo of Barcelona inspects the pitch (Getty Images)

Lawrence Ostlere26 October 2025 14:48

Alonso ignores 'cheat' jibe by Yamal

Pressed further, Alonso reiterated his stance.

"No, I’m not going to get into that. There have been a lot of statements from people in Barcelona and I can't comment on them all. For us, the important thing is the pitch, what happens on the pitch. Where we’ve come from and what lies ahead. That's what concerns me most and what we’ve been working on."

Visibly irritated when the question came up a third time, Alonso, who took over from Carlo Ancelotti at Real in June, added: "Are we going back to that? What I have in my head is that it's going to be an intense and competitive match.

"We have to be prepared because there will be moments for everything. The players have to have the necessary adrenaline. I’m not thinking about other consequences."

Xabi Alonso rejected the line of questioning (AFP via Getty Images)