FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Match preview | La Liga | OneFootball

FC Barcelona will be clashing against Real Madrid in a much-anticipated El Clasico fixture in La Liga. Both teams, currently first and second in the league respectively, want to end their season on a high note and this could be one way to do it.

Unfortunately for both sides, however, there are certain casualties in terms of injuries and missing players that could prove to be decisive. Yet, despite those issues, both teams will be going for all three points that are up for grabs.

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At the moment, Barcelona lead the La Liga table with 88 points while Los Blancos are trailing in second place with 77 points. Mathematically speaking, a win or draw here would see Hansi Flick’s side be confirmed as the La Liga champions over Real Madrid.

For that reason, the opposition will be looking to ensure that La Blaugrana do not get to have the satisfaction of winning the La Liga title against their arch-rivals in a game between the two sides.

However, even without Lamine Yamal, Flick’s side will be determined to ensure that they can get their hands on that league title as soon as possible. Moreover, their league form continues to showcase their immense resilience and determination.

Across the last five games in all competitions, Barcelona have won all five games in both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. Moreover, they have managed to score 11 goals while conceding just three goals in return.

In fact, the Catalan giants have won their last ten La Liga games in a row, and that showcases their  commitment to this league campaign. Unwilling to falter even in the slightest, the reigning La Liga champions will be ready for any kind of challenge that shows up.

Real Madrid on the other hand will be heading into this game with several casualties. From Kylian Mbappe to Fede Valverde, many players are currently sidelined due to some kind of injury. Yet, despite those setbacks, they are not a team to be underestimated under any circumstances.

Despite having two draws, one loss, and just two wins across their last five games, Real Madrid remains a side that can hurt just about anyone in world football. For that reason, Barça will need to be careful at all times.

As for their goal difference across the last five games, they have scored nine goals while having conceded seven goals in return. Hardly a perfect balance, but it is one that showcases the Madrid-based team’s ability to consistently find the back of the net.

With the La Liga title hanging in the balance here and being up for grabs, Barça will take any chance they can get to win it in front of their biggest rivals. For that reason, and the fact that the El Clasico is always a heated exchange, this match promises to be explosive.