The stakes for the El Clasico have never been higher in the Spanish capital this weekend. Real Madrid will be reliving their rivalry against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu. The match schedules for Saturday, with kickoff at 11 pm.
Los Blancos are currently third on the La Liga table, two points behind second-placed Barcelona, who only trail league leaders Atletico Marid with only one point with nine games.
Over the decades, El Clasico remains the most important date on the calendar in La Liga. The rivalry that sparks between teams continues growing over the years. However, this season provides a golden chance for both teams to claim in their top spot race.
There is no question that it has been a difficult start to the La Liga; however, the past few weeks have been the best for Zinedine Zidane’s team. The Los Blancos remain unbeaten till January with seven wins and three draws of their last ten league matches.
Madrid ran out a 2-0 win over Eibar last weekend and topped off with a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-finals first leg.
On the other hand, Barcelona has no Champions League football but has a final match in the Copa del Rey with Athletic Bilbao. The side prepared for the clash with their last fixture bringing a 1-0 win over Real Vallavoid.
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona Head to Head
The El Clasico has 45 games, with Real Madrid taking 14 wins while Barcelona with 20 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool
Real Madrid 2-0 Eibar
Celta Vigo 1-3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid 3-1 Atalanta
Real Madrid 2-1 Elche FC
Away
Barcelona 1-0 Real Vallavoid
Real Soceidad 1-6 Barcelona
Barcelona 4-1 Huesca
PSG 1-1 Barcelona
Osasuna 0-2 Barcelona
Real Madrid Team News
Sergio Ramos continues life on the sidelines with recovering from a calf problem. The match comes too soon for Dani Carvajal, who continues recovering from a thigh issue. After recent heroics in the Champions League, Vinicius Junior might get a halt with a return leg next week.
Barcelona Team News
Phillippe Coutinho and Ansu Fati remain on the sidelines with knee injuries, while second-choice goalkeeper Neto Moura continues battling an ankle problem. Gerard Pique made significant strides to recover from a knee problem, and gains match fitness to start on the bench.
Prediction and Odds
Both teams enter into this clash with impressive form, but Madrid feels extra motivated with their recent exploits.
Real Madrid Win
Both Teams to Score
Goals Over 2.5
