Barcelona will host Real Madrid in Sunday’s El Clasico at Camp Nou, with the Catalan side aiming to extend their six-point lead in the La Liga title race. A victory would increase their advantage over their third-placed rivals to nine points.
Barcelona enter the match after losing to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, while Real Madrid have won their last four games. Barcelona could welcome Raphinha back to fitness, but injuries to several defenders and midfielder Dani Olmo remain concerns for Hansi Flick.
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal have been key contributors to Baca’s attack, while Real Madrid will look to Kylian Mbappe for goals. With defensive injuries, recent results and player fitness shaping preparations, both teams face a crucial test in one of football’s biggest rivalries.
