Barcelona have a ‘clear advantage’ to win La Liga as El Clasico against Real Madrid looms – Inside Europe

There have been so many iconic moments in El Clasico over the years and this Sunday’s match between Barcelona and Real Madrid will be a crucial one. Barcelona lead La Liga by nine points, having won eight of their last nine matches in the league and come up against a Real Madrid who will be buoyant after they knocked Liverpool out of the Champions League. Ad Twelve matchdays will remain after this weekend, so it feels like a must-win for Real Madrid which is what Eurosport Spain’s Felix Martin alluded to when previewing El Clasico.

La Liga'We showed personality' — Xavi thrilled after victory in must-win Athletic clash13/03/2023 AT 10:38 “I think Barcelona has a clear advantage to win this league,” said Martin. “Xavi's team is proving to have much more consistency than Real Madrid. “If Real Madrid won at the Camp Nou they would be six points behind Barcelona, but considering the ease with which Barca is winning games, it would seem complicated to think of two possible defeats from Barcelona.

“In addition, if Barcelona wins and are 12 points ahead, that would virtually end the title race.” Real Madrid should stop Barcelona from dominating possession Real Madrid have not been at their best in the league, far from the force they were 12 months ago. They recently dropped points against arch rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Betis which has cost them further ground in the title race. Martin picked out Ferland Mendy and David Alaba as key players for Carlo Ancelotti’s side this Sunday.